What are the effects of outliers on the results of a hypothesis testing procedure?
- All of these
- Can affect the statistical significance
- Can lead to type I errors
- Can lead to type II errors
Outliers can affect the results of a hypothesis testing procedure in several ways. They can lead to Type I or Type II errors, and can also affect the statistical significance of the test, thereby potentially leading to incorrect conclusions.
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