SOLUTION: When alpha = 0.025, what is the probability of making a Type I error?

SOLUTION: When alpha = 0.025, what is the probability of making a Type I error?

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Question 452883: When alpha = 0.025, what is the probability of making a Type I error?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
When alpha = 0.025, what is the probability of making a Type I error?
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Since P(typeI error) = alpha your answer is 2.5%
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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