Probability and type I and type II errors

Question 1

What do we accept and reject if the results of a statistical test are significant?

Answer 1

Accept- experimental hypothesis

Reject- null hypothesis

Question 2

What do we accept and reject is the results of a statistical test are not significant?

Answer 2

Accept- null hypothesis

Reject- experimental hypothesis

Question 3

How is a 1 in 20 likelihood expressed in decimal form?

Answer 3

0.05

Question 4

What is a type 1 error?

Answer 4

Where we wrongfully accept the experimental hypothesis, meaning we believe there is a difference or relationship when actually no relationship exists

Question 5

What is a type 2 error?

Answer 5

Where we wrongfully accept the null hypothesis, meaning we believe there is no difference between conditions or no relationship when a relationship actually does exist