Definition of Alpha error

1. Noun. (statistics) type I error ¹

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Medical Definition of Alpha error

1. The statistical error (said to be of the first kind or type I) made in testing an hypothesis when it is concluded that a result is positive when it really is not. Alpha error is often referred to as a false positive. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Alpha Error

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