Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 178

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A) The decision maker controls the probability of making a Type I statistical error.
• B) Alpha represents the probability of making a Type II error.
• C) Alpha and beta are directly related such that when one is increased the other will increase also.
• D) The alternative hypothesis should contain the equality.

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Definitions:

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