Applying Statistical Inference: an Example If You Reject the Null

question 21

Multiple Choice

Applying Statistical Inference: An Example If you reject the null hypothesis when it is actually true,

• A)you have committed a Type 1 error.
• B)you have committed a Type 2 error.
• C)you should report a significant treatment effect.
• D)you should revise your level of significance.

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