This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: In decision making, when we make a false alarm, it is similar to a(n) _____ and when we make a miss, ... (Read 278 times)

B

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 570
In decision making, when we make a false alarm, it is similar to a(n) _____ and when we make a miss, it is similar to a(n) _____.
 
  a. Type I error; Type II error
  b. Type II error; Type I error
  c. null hypothesis; alternative hypothesis
  d. alternative hypothesis; null hypothesis

Question 2

A liberal statistical test is one that:
 
  a. minimizes both Type I and Type II errors.
  b. minimizes Type I errors but increases Type II errors.
  c. minimizes Type II errors but increases Type I errors.
  d. decreases the chance of Type I errors.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

ky860224

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 350
Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

c





 

Did you know?

Once thought to have neurofibromatosis, Joseph Merrick (also known as "the elephant man") is now, in retrospect, thought by clinical experts to have had Proteus syndrome. This endocrine disease causes continued and abnormal growth of the bones, muscles, skin, and so on and can become completely debilitating with severe deformities occurring anywhere on the body.

Did you know?

Long-term mental and physical effects from substance abuse include: paranoia, psychosis, immune deficiencies, and organ damage.

Did you know?

When blood is exposed to air, it clots. Heparin allows the blood to come in direct contact with air without clotting.

Did you know?

Drugs are in development that may cure asthma and hay fever once and for all. They target leukotrienes, which are known to cause tightening of the air passages in the lungs and increase mucus productions in nasal passages.

Did you know?

Signs of depression include feeling sad most of the time for 2 weeks or longer; loss of interest in things normally enjoyed; lack of energy; sleep and appetite disturbances; weight changes; feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, or worthlessness; an inability to make decisions; and thoughts of death and suicide.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library