Violation

An article reports that subjects receiving chlorhexidine varnish had significantly lower (p<0.05) Streptococcus mutans levels than did those receiving fluoride varnish. What type of reporting error is of the most concern when interpreting these results?

Type I (α) error.

Type II (α) error.

Type I (ß) error.

Type II (ß) error.

Please describe the matter of abuse