What is the maximum probability of committing a Type I error called.pdf
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The maximum probability of committing a Type I error is known as the significance level, denoted as alpha, and is commonly set at 5% (or 0.05). This probability is determined by the likelihood of rejecting a null hypothesis when it is actually true. The significance level is fixed by the statistician before conducting the statistical test.
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What is the maximum probability of committing a Type I error called.pdf
- 1. What is the maximum probability of committing a Type I error called? How is this probability determined? Discuss Solution Max probability of type I error is called significance leve, alpha , and is fixed by the statistician. It is generally kept at 5% (or 0.05) This is determined as: P(rejecting null hypothesis in a test where null is actually true)