If the relationship between variables is nonlinear yet is assumed to be linear, which of the following can not occur? A. The true relationship between variables can be underestimated. B. The researcher may commit a Type II error when analyzing results. C. The researcher may commit a Type I error when analyzing results. D. The relationship between variables will be measured accurately.

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Mckayla Petersen

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16 January, 04:41

If the relationship between variables is nonlinear yet is assumed to be linear, which of the following can not occur? A. The true relationship between variables can be underestimated. B. The researcher may commit a Type II error when analyzing results. C. The researcher may commit a Type I error when analyzing results. D. The relationship between variables will be measured accurately.

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Jovanny Wu · Answer 1

D. The relationship between variables will be measured accurately.

Explanation:

If the relationship between variables is nonlinear yet is assumed to be linear, the relationship between the variables cannot be measured accurately, there will be error. The relationship between the variables can be over or under estimated, type I or II error could be introduced in the conclusion of the study.