To understand which error is likely to occur when a researcher finds evidence to reject the null hypothesis using a parametric test, let's examine the concept of Type I (Alpha) and Type II (Beta) errors:
Given these definitions, when a researcher finds evidence to reject the null hypothesis using a parametric test, they run the risk of making a Type I Error (rejecting a true null hypothesis). Thus, the correct answer is:
Alpha Error
Rejecting the null hypothesis when it is actually true is precisely what defines an Alpha Error. Therefore, in the context of hypothesis testing, if evidence suggests rejecting the null hypothesis, Alpha Error is likely to happen.
If α is the level of significance and if (1 − α) is increased, then the width of the confidence interval of mean:
The analysis of variance technique was introduced by:
The power of a test is:
The term ‘Analysis of variance’ was introduced by:
Which of the following can be applied as a goodness-of-fit test?