A Type I (alpha) error occurs when:
A) a bad lot is accepted.
B) a good lot is rejecteD.
C) a bad lot is rejected.
D) a good lot is accepted.
E) an accepted lot is reinspected.

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A Type I (alpha) error occurs when a good lot is rejected. This means that the statistical test has concluded that the lot is not acceptable even though it actually is. This type of error is sometimes called a false positive.

A Type I (Alpha) Error Occurs When