Asked by Vicky Nicor on Sep 30, 2024
A Type I error is committed if we make:
A) a correct decision when the null hypothesis is false.
B) a correct decision when the null hypothesis is true.
C) an incorrect decision when the null hypothesis is false.
D) an incorrect decision when the null hypothesis is true.
Type I Error
The mistaken disapproval of a valid null hypothesis, commonly referred to as a "false positive."
Null Hypothesis
A statement in hypothesis testing that assumes no significant difference or effect, serving as a default position until evidence indicates otherwise.
Incorrect Decision
A decision that does not result in the optimal or expected outcome, often due to faulty reasoning or misinformation.
- Apprehend the essence and consequences of Type I and Type II errors in the review of hypothesis testing.
Learning Objectives
- Apprehend the essence and consequences of Type I and Type II errors in the review of hypothesis testing.