Which of the Following Is True About Type I Errors

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about Type I errors?

• A)the probability of one occurring is equal to the alpha level
• B)they cannot occur if the statistical test is powerful enough
• C)they occur when a true effect exists, but we fail to discover it in our study
• D)if one occurs, there is no chance that your study will be published

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Definitions:

Economies of Scale

The cost advantages that enterprises obtain due to their scale of operation, with cost per unit of output decreasing with increasing scale.

Natural Monopoly

A market condition where a single firm can supply a good or service to an entire market more efficiently than if there were multiple suppliers, due to high fixed or startup costs.

Investor Owned

Pertains to a business or entity that is privately owned by investors who seek to earn profits from the operation.

Barriers to Entry

Barriers that make it difficult for new entrants to join a market due to financial, legal, or procedural hurdles.