Question

What is a Type I error?

Answer 1

There are two types of errors in statistical testing: Type I and Type II

Explanation:

There are two types of errors in statistical testing (while completing hypothesis testing):

a. A researcher rejects `H_0` although `H_0` is correct. This is called Type I error.

b. A researcher accepts `H_0` despite the fact that `H_0` is false. This type of error is called Type II error.

`H_0` is called the null hypothesis.

P. S. let me know if you want me to explain what the null hypothesis is.