An Alpha Level of 0.05 Indicates That _________

question 113

Multiple Choice

An alpha level of 0.05 indicates that _________.

• A) if H 0 is true, the probability of falsely rejecting it is limited to 0.05
• B) 95% of the time, chance is operating
• C) the probability of a Type II error is 0.05
• D) the probability of a correct decision is 0.05

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Definitions:

Biological Agents

Microorganisms or biologically-derived substances used in healthcare or industry, potentially including bacteria, viruses, or biological toxins.

Standard Precautions

A set of infection control practices used in healthcare to prevent transmission of diseases that can be acquired by contact with blood, body fluids, non-intact skin, and mucous membranes.

Potentially Infectious

Used to describe materials or organisms that may contain pathogens or microbes capable of causing disease or infection to humans or animals.

Unidentifiable Substance

A material or compound that cannot be recognized, identified, or classified typically due to lack of information or complex composition.