In Hypothesis-Testing Analysis, a Type I Error Occurs Only If

question 41

Multiple Choice

In hypothesis-testing analysis, a type I error occurs only if

• A) the null hypothesis is rejected when it is true
• B) the null hypothesis is rejected when it is false
• C) the null hypothesis is not rejected when it is false
• D) the null hypothesis is not rejected when it is true

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Definitions:

Sampling Error

Refers to the difference between the population parameter and the sample statistic due to the fact that the sample is not a perfect representation of the population.

Statistical Error

The difference between a measured or observed value and the true value, often arising from sampling or measurement limitations.

Random Factors

Variables in an experiment that are randomly varied to assess their incidental effects on the outcome, as opposed to systematically manipulated factors.

Gold Medal

An award for the first-place finisher in a competition, often used in the context of the Olympic Games.