A Significance Level for a Hypothesis Test Is Given As \alpha

question 4

Multiple Choice

A significance level for a hypothesis test is given as $\alpha = .01$ . Interpret this value.

• A) The smallest value of \(\alpha\) that you can use and still reject \(H _ { 0 }\) is \(.01\).
• B) The probability of making a Type I error is \(.01\).
• C) There is a \(1 \%\) chance that the sample will be biased.
• D) The probability of making a Type II error is \(.99\).

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