If We Reject a Null Hypothesis Which Is in Fact

question 13

Multiple Choice

If we reject a null hypothesis which is in fact true, we________.

• A) have made a correct decision.
• B) have made a Type I error.
• C) have made a Type II error.
• D) should have used a one-tailed test.

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