We Are About to Test a Hypothesis Using Data from a Well-Designed

question 15

Multiple Choice

We are about to test a hypothesis using data from a well-designed study. Which is true?
I. A large P-value would be strong evidence against the null hypothesis.
II. We can set a higher standard of proof by choosing $\alpha = 10 \% \text { instead of } 5 \%$
III. If we reduce the risk of committing a Type I error, then the risk of a Type II error will also
Decrease.

• A) none of these
• B) III only
• C) II only
• D) I only
• E) I and II only

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