Assume That the Null Hypothesis Says a Person Is "Innocent

question 50

Multiple Choice

Assume that the null hypothesis says a person is "innocent." What is the problem when a guilty person is found to be innocent?

• A) A Type I error was made
• B) A Type II error was made
• C) A Type III error was made
• D) A Type IV error was made

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