As the Probability of Committing a Type I Error Increases

question 21

Multiple Choice

As the probability of committing a Type I error increases

• A) the probability of committing a Type II error decreases.
• B) the probability of committing a Type II error generally increases.
• C) the probability of committing a Type II error may increase or decrease.
• D) the probability of committing a Type II error will remain constant.

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