Using an appropriate parametric test in a research project, the researcher…
2020
Using an appropriate parametric test in a research project, the researcher finds evidence to reject the Null hypothesis. In doing so, which type of error is likely
- A.
Alpha error
- B.
Beta error
- C.
Both Alpha and Beta errors
- D.
Neither Alpha nor Beta error
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Correct answer: A
Rejecting the null hypothesis when it is actually true is a Type I error, also called alpha error. Therefore, alpha error is the relevant error.