Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis in Applied Psychology
Topic: Hypothesis Testing
Type I and Type II Errors
In this Discussion, you explore the implications of making Type I and Type II errors. To prepare for the Discussion, review the research problem below for your Discussion posting.
Research Problem: Proving “beyond a reasonable doubt” that people have intended to kill themselves in cases of suspected suicide.
Discussion Question:
Submit an explanation of the significance of making Type I and Type II errors in the research problem you selected.
1. Explain whether a one-tailed or two-tailed test should be used to explore hypotheses about the selected problem, and why.
2. Finally, provide a rationale for the level of significance that would be appropriate for the research problem, and why.
3. Be specific and use examples to support your post.
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