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August 31, 2024 4 min read Definitions

Type II Error (β): The Error of Failing to Reject the Null Hypothesis when the Alternative Hypothesis is True

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A Type II Error, denoted as β, occurs when a statistical test fails to reject the null hypothesis, even though the alternative hypothesis is true. This error can have significant consequences in scientific research and decision-making processes.

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