The Level of Significance, in Hypothesis Testing, Is the Probability

question 34

Multiple Choice

The level of significance, in hypothesis testing, is the probability of _____ null hypothesis.

• A) accepting a true
• B) accepting a false
• C) rejecting a true
• D) rejecting a false

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Definitions:

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