The Probability That an Investigator Will Correctly Reject the Null

question 153

Multiple Choice

The probability that an investigator will correctly reject the null hypothesis when it is false is called the _____ of the statistical test.

• A)beta
• B)power
• C)alpha
• D)p value

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Definitions:

Characteristic Curve

In statistics, it often refers to a graph that shows the relationship between the probability of a given outcome and different levels of a predictor variable.

Alternative Values

Different or other possible values or outcomes in a decision-making process.

Type II Error

The mistake of failing to reject a false null hypothesis, also known as a "false negative" finding in statistical tests.

Sample Size

The number of observations or replicates included in a statistical sample, which directly impacts the validity and accuracy of an analysis.