The Probability of Making a Type I Error Is Denoted $\alpha$

question 112

Multiple Choice

The probability of making a Type I error is denoted by

• A)\(\alpha\)
• B)\(\beta\)
• C)1 - \(\alpha\)
• D)1 - \(\beta\)

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