The risk of incorrect acceptance has _______.
A)a proportional effect on sample size
B)inverse effect on sample size -the lower the specified risk, the larger the sample size
C)direct effect on sample size -the lower the specified risk, the lower the sample size
D)no effect on sample size

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The risk of incorrect acceptance, also known as Type II error, is the risk of accepting a null hypothesis when it is actually false. The lower the specified risk of incorrect acceptance, the higher the level of confidence required, and therefore the larger the sample size needed to achieve that level of confidence. Thus, there is an inverse relationship between the risk of incorrect acceptance and the required sample size.

The Risk of Incorrect Acceptance Has _______