Research Methods- Inferential Statistics Flashcards
1
Q
What is a type I error?
A
When you reject the null hypothesis when it’s actually true
2
Q
When is a type 1 error likely to happen?
A
When a significance level is too large
3
Q
What is a type 2 error?
A
When you accept the null hypothesis when it’s actually false
4
Q
When is a type 2 error likely to happen?
A
When a significance level is too small
