In a short essay, list and discuss the two types of errors that can occur whenever inferences are drawn about a population

What will be an ideal response?


a. Type I error occurs when the sample results lead to the rejection of the null hypothesis when it is in fact true. The probability of type I error is also called the level of significance. The type I error is controlled by establishing the tolerable level of risk of rejecting a true null hypothesis. The selection of a particular risk level should depend on the cost of making a type I error. The level of significance when expressed as a percent is equal to 100 percent minus the confidence level.
b. Type II error occurs when, based on the sample results, the null hypothesis is not rejected when it is in fact false. Unlike the probability of type I error, which is specified by the researcher, the magnitude of the probability of type II error depends on the actual value of the population parameter.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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