A Type I Error Occurs When We

question 59

Multiple Choice

A Type I error occurs when we:

• A)reject a false null hypothesis.
• B)reject a true null hypothesis.
• C)Do not reject a false null hypothesis.
• D)Do not reject a true null hypothesis.

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Definitions:

Descriptive Statistics

Statistical methods that summarize and organize data to describe its main features without drawing conclusions beyond the data.

Central Tendency

A statistical measure that identifies the single value that best represents the central position within a dataset.

Dispersion

The spread of values around a central tendency, such as the variance or range within a set of data.

Human Errors

Mistakes made by individuals, often attributed to factors such as misjudgment, lack of attention, or misunderstanding.