Which of the Following Is True Regarding the Probability of Making

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding the probability of making an error in hypothesis testing?

• A) Type I error occurs when the researcher thinks a relationship between the variables exists when it actually does not.
• B) Type II error occurs when the researcher thinks a relationship between the variables does not exist when it actually does.
• C) The lower reported value of statistical significance set by the researcher, the less likely it is that a type I error will occur.
• D) All of the above

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