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error of the first kind

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error of the first kind

[¦er·ər əvthə ¦fərst ‚kīnd]
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type I error
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(5) For a detailed mathematical derivation of the probabilities of Type I and Type II errors for serial and parallel systems in two-state and three-state worlds, see Heimann (1993: 425-27).
FIGURE 1 TYPE I AND TYPE II ERRORS Proper Course of Action Take No Action Take Action Take No I II Action Correct Type I Decision Error Decision Take III IV Action Type II Correct Error Decision FIGURE 2 THE BASIC DECISION MATRIX OF POLICYMAKERS Choice 1 Choice 2 Incremental Dramatic Action Action--Mild No Mitigation Action Proper Course of Action I II Correct Decision Type I Error III IV Type II Error Correct Decision TABLE 1 FOUNDATIONS OF CONSTRUCTIVIST VS.
Decisionmaking, risk, and uncertainty: an analysis of climate change policy
Scalable decision rules for environmental impact studies: effect size, Type I and Type II errors. Ecol.
Determination of optimum sample size in regression analysis for some hydrologic variables with emphasis on power analysis
Given this increased potential for Type I and Type II errors. managers could adjust the control system structure to compensate for these tendencies.
An interpretive perspective on the role of strategic control in triggering strategic change
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