Asked by Nitin Channa on Jun 24, 2024

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α is the probability of ______.

A) making a type I error
B) making a type II error
C) not making a type I error
D) not making a type II error

Type I Error

The false rejection of the true null hypothesis, often referred to as a "false positive," in the context of hypothesis testing.

Type II Error

A statistical error that occurs when a false null hypothesis is not rejected.

α

Denotes the level of significance in hypothesis testing; a threshold below which the p-value must fall for results to be considered statistically significant.

  • Understand the concepts of type I and type II errors in hypothesis testing.
  • Understand the chances related to type I and type II errors (α and β).
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levonja knightJun 29, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
α is the level of significance used in hypothesis testing and represents the probability of making a type I error, which is rejecting a true null hypothesis.