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In hypothesis testing a confidence level indicates the probability of ____. A. R

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Question

In hypothesis testing a confidence level indicates the probability of ____.
A. Rejecting the null hypothesis when it is true B. Rejecting the null hypothesis when it is false C. Accepting (=failing to reject) the null hypothesis when it is true D accepting (=failing to reject) the null hypothesis when it is false In hypothesis testing a confidence level indicates the probability of ____.
A. Rejecting the null hypothesis when it is true B. Rejecting the null hypothesis when it is false C. Accepting (=failing to reject) the null hypothesis when it is true D accepting (=failing to reject) the null hypothesis when it is false
A. Rejecting the null hypothesis when it is true B. Rejecting the null hypothesis when it is false C. Accepting (=failing to reject) the null hypothesis when it is true D accepting (=failing to reject) the null hypothesis when it is false

Explanation / Answer

In hypothesis testing confidence level indicates accepting (= failing to reject) the null hypothesis when it is true. In general confidence level is set to 95%. Though it varies depending on the level of significance of the test.

Hence, option (C) is the correct choice.