If We Fail to Appreciate the Fact That Species May

Multiple Choice

If we fail to appreciate the fact that species may be similar due to relatedness and instead examine their traits and relationships between traits as independent data points, what kind of error are we likely to be prone to making?

A) Getting a P-value larger than 0.05 when we shouldn't, making a Type I error.
B) Getting a P-value larger than 0.05 when we shouldn't, making a Type II error.
C) Getting a P-value less than 0.05 when we shouldn't, making a Type I error.
D) Getting a P-value less than 0.05 when we shouldn't, making a Type II error.