The probability of rejecting a null hypothesis when an alternative is true is called
AProbability level
BPower ✓ Correct
CContra-acceptance
DReality check
Correct answer: (B) Power
Explanation
The probability of rejecting a null hypothesis when an alternative is true is called the power of a test.
Power equals one minus beta, where beta is the probability of a type II error.
Probability level names the significance level alpha, not this rejection probability.
Contra acceptance is not a recognised statistical term.
Reality check is a colloquial phrase with no place in hypothesis testing.
Power rises with a larger sample, a bigger true effect and a higher significance level.
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