When we decide on a value for alpha, we are
a. defining the likelihood of accepting the alternative hypothesis.
b. establishing whether the test will be one or two tailed.
c. setting the probability of committing a Type I error.
d. setting the probability of a one-tailed test.
ANSWER: c
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