Which of the following is true regarding Type 2 errors?
A) They are less likely to occur when alpha is smaller.
B) They increase as N increases.
C) They are generally of less concern to scientists than are Type 1 errors.
D) They can be modified to show statistical significance.

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Type 2 errors, or false negatives, are generally of less concern to scientists than Type 1 errors, or false positives, because failing to detect an effect that is there is often seen as less problematic than incorrectly claiming an effect exists.

Which of the Following Is True Regarding Type 2 Errors