The Power of a Statistical Test Is Best Described as Which

question 28

Multiple Choice

The power of a statistical test is best described as which of the following?

• A) The probability that the test will correctly accept a false alternative hypothesis.
• B) The probability that the test will correctly accept a false null hypothesis.
• C) The probability that the test will correctly reject a false alternative hypothesis.
• D) The probability that the test will correctly reject a false null hypothesis.

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Definitions:

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