"The ability of a statistical test to reveal effects that exist in the data.Increasing this reduces inferential uncertainty.Formally, it is equal to 1 − β, where β is the probability of a Type II error." What construct is this a glossary definition of?
A)Type I error
B)The probability of Type I error
C)Power
D)Statistical significance
E)Statistical confidence

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This is a definition of power, which is the ability of a statistical test to detect an effect that is present in the data. Increasing power reduces the chance of a Type II error, which is failing to detect a real effect.

"The Ability of a Statistical Test to Reveal Effects That