When using inferential statistics, we must risk either a Type I error or a Type II error, we cannot avoid risking both.

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Type I and Type II errors are inversely related, which means that as we decrease one, we increase the risk of the other. Thus, we must choose to accept the risk of one type of error while minimizing the risk of the other. We cannot completely avoid both types of errors.

When Using Inferential Statistics, We Must Risk Either a Type