If a Hypothesis Test Has a Type I Error Probability

question 32

Multiple Choice

If a hypothesis test has a Type I error probability of .05, that means if the null hypothesis is _____.

• A) false, it will not be rejected 5% of the time
• B) false, it will be rejected 5% of the time
• C) true, it will not be rejected 5% of the time
• D) true, it will be rejected 5% of the time

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Definitions:

Business Interests

Financial stakes or investments in commercial enterprises, reflecting the concerns or involvements a person or company has in the business sector.

Tort

A civil wrong that causes a claimant to suffer loss or harm, resulting in legal liability for the person who commits the tortious act.

Crime

An act or omission that is prohibited by law and can result in punishment upon conviction.

False Imprisonment

Refers to the unlawful restraint of a person against their will by someone without legal authority or justification.