Question

1. which error occurs when the null hypothesis is incorrectly rejected?

a. type ii error
b. measurement error
c. type i error
d. sampling error

Explanation:

• Type I error: It occurs when we reject a null hypothesis that is actually true.
• Type II error: Happens when we fail to reject a null hypothesis that is false.
• Measurement error: Refers to inaccuracies in measuring variables.
• Sampling error: Arises due to the randomness of sampling.

Answer:

C. Type I error