If We Retain the Null Hypothesis When It's Really False

question 26

Multiple Choice

If we retain the null hypothesis when it's really false, we have made a ______.

• A) correct decision
• B) Type I error
• C) Type II error
• D) Type I and Type II errors

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Definitions:

Disease Prevention

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Contraception

Methods or devices used to prevent pregnancy as a result of sexual intercourse.

Pollutants

Substances introduced into the environment that cause harm or discomfort to organisms, often resulting from human activity.

Automobiles

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