Asked by Payton Landre on Jul 05, 2024

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The main concern with lowering the probability of making a type II error is that it ______.

A) increases the probability of making a type I error
B) decreases the probability of making a type II error
C) changes the effect size
D) decreases the likelihood of finding effects when they in fact do not exist

Type II Error

An error that occurs when a statistical test fails to reject a false null hypothesis, indicating a missed opportunity to detect an actual effect or difference.

Type I Error

The incorrect rejection of a true null hypothesis, also known as a "false positive".

Effect Size

A quantitative measure of the magnitude of the difference between groups or the strength of the relationship between variables in a statistical analysis.

  • Specify measures to cut down on Type I and Type II errors.
  • Acquire knowledge on the idea of statistical power and its relevance to hypothesis testing.
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Inshirah ParahooJul 11, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Lowering the probability of making a Type II error (failing to reject a false null hypothesis) often involves increasing the sample size or the effect size, which can lead to a higher probability of making a Type I error (rejecting a true null hypothesis). This is because the measures to reduce Type II errors typically increase the sensitivity of the test, which can also make it more prone to falsely detecting an effect that is not there.