Evaluators are more concerned about Type II errors than are basic researchers because
A) Type II errors can harm the participants in basic research.
B) the probability of making a Type I error can be controlled.
C) concluding that an effective program does not work can deprive people of services.
D) the probability of a Type II error is easy to calculate and explain to stakeholders.

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Evaluators are more concerned about Type II errors because concluding that an effective program does not work can deprive people of services. Basic researchers, on the other hand, are usually focused on exploring and understanding phenomena, rather than making decisions about interventions or programs. Additionally, the probability of making a Type I error (false positive) can often be controlled through the use of appropriate statistical tests and significance levels, but the possibility of a Type II error (false negative) cannot be completely eliminated and can have negative consequences for program participants and stakeholders.

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