Which of the following is normally true in behavioral research?
A) Making a Type 2 error is seen as more dangerous than making a Type 1 error.
B) Making a Type 1 error is seen as more dangerous than making a Type 2 error.
C) Making a Type 1 error and a Type 2 error are considered equally dangerous.
D) It is not possible to compare Type 1 and Type 2 errors.

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In behavioral research, a Type 1 error (falsely rejecting the null hypothesis) is generally considered more dangerous or costly than a Type 2 error (falsely accepting the null hypothesis) because it can lead to the assumption of an effect or relationship that does not actually exist, potentially guiding future research and practice in misleading directions.

Which of the Following Is Normally True in Behavioral Research