A Researcher Reports a Significant Correlation Using an Alpha Level

question 1

Multiple Choice

A researcher reports a significant correlation using an alpha level of .01.In this situation

• A)the probability that the researcher is making a Type I error is p > .01.
• B)the probability that the researcher is making a Type I error is p < .01.
• C)the probability that the researcher is making a Type II error is p > .01.
• D)the probability that the researcher is making a Type II error is p < .01.

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