Assignment 2: Research Errors and What Can Be Done to Minimize Those Errors.
In research, errors may be made which can impact research findings. These are called Type I and Type II errors. It is important to understand both types of errors and how to avoid them.
Tasks:
In a 3- to 4-page essay, post your response to the following:
Compare and contrast type I and type II errors, and provide an example of each. Describe what sorts of problems can result when each type of error occurs. Then, discuss steps researchers can take to adjust the amount of risk involved in making these errors.
Submission Details:
By the due date assigned, post your responses to the Submissions Area. Support your findings with examples and scholarly references. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M6_A2.doc.
Grading:
Assignment 2 Grading Criteria Maximum Points
Compared and contrasted type I and type II errors, and provided an example of each.
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Described what sorts of problems can result when each type of error occurs.
16
Discussed steps researchers can take to adjust the amount of risk involved in making these errors.
16
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in appropriate and accurate representation and attribution of sources (i.e., APA); and displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Use of scholarly sources aligns with specified assignment requirements.
12