Which one of the following statements is true?
A) Type I errors are inherently more serious than Type II errors.
B) Type II errors are inherently more serious than Type I errors.
C) The relative seriousness of a Type I or a Type II error is a judgment.
D) Typically in behavioral sciences, Type II errors are regarded as more serious.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The relative seriousness of a Type I or a Type II error is a judgment, as it depends on the specific context and consequences of each error. For example, in medical diagnosis, a Type II error (failing to diagnose a serious illness) may have more severe consequences than a Type I error (diagnosing an illness when there is none). Therefore, there is no inherent superiority of one error over the other.  The other statements are not accurate.

Which One of the Following Statements Is True