Asked by Twixxblack Promoter page on Sep 30, 2024
The probability of a Type I error is denoted by:
A) β
B) 1 − β
C) α
D) 1 − α
Error Probability
The likelihood of making an incorrect decision or inference in a statistical test.
Type I Error
The mistake of rejecting a true null hypothesis, also known as a "false positive" in hypothesis testing.
Denoted
Denoted refers to the act of symbolically representing something - for example, variables in mathematical equations or formulas are often denoted by letters or symbols.
- Identify the symbols (α and β) that represent the probabilities of Type I and Type II errors, respectively.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the symbols (α and β) that represent the probabilities of Type I and Type II errors, respectively.