Stats Chapter 11

____ hypothesis is he hypothesis that an apparent effect is due to chance. Usually the value parameter is zero. It is opposite of the researchers hypothesis.

alpha

The p-value below which the null hypothesis is rejected. also called the significant value.

Probability

____ value is the probability of an outcome given the hypothesis, not the probability the hypothesis given the outcome.

Type 1

____ ___ Error is a significance test that results in the rejection of a true null hypothesis. The lower the alpha level, the lower the ___ ___ error rate. P value is usually <0.05.

Type 2

____ ___ Error happens when you fail to reject a false null hypothesis. Evidence is not strong enough to reject the null. Researchers should consider the evidence inconclusive.

Beta

The product of a type 2 error, also called the power.