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Hypothesis Testing

Hypothesis testing is a statistical framework used to make decisions about a population parameter based on sample evidence. It involves setting up a null hypothesis, which represents a default position or no effect, and an alternative hypothesis, which represents a claim of interest that contradicts the null hypothesis. The decision to reject or fail to reject the null hypothesis is based on the data collected and a predetermined significance level.

Type I Error

A Type I error occurs when the null hypothesis is rejected even though it is actually true. In other words, it is the mistake of detecting an effect that does not exist. This error is commonly referred to as a 'false positive,' where one incorrectly concludes that the evidence supports the alternative hypothesis.

Type II Error

A Type II error happens when the null hypothesis is not rejected even though it is false. This error means that an existing effect is missed, leading to a 'false negative.' In this scenario, the data fail to provide sufficient evidence to support the alternative hypothesis, even though it is valid.

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