What is type 1 and type 2 error in Python?
What is type 1 and type 2 error in Python?
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In Python, a type 1 error refers to a Type I statistical error, which occurs when we reject a true null hypothesis. In other words, it's the probability of making a false positive conclusion. This is also known as a "Type I" or "alpha" error.
On the other hand, a type 2 error is the failure to reject a false null hypothesis. This means that even though there's actually a statistically significant difference between the groups, we conclude that there isn't any difference (which is incorrect). Type II errors are also known as "beta" errors.
In simple terms:
Type I error (α): You get excited and say there's a difference when actually there isn't one. Type II error (β): You stay calm, thinking there's no difference... when in fact there is!To illustrate this better, consider an example where we're trying to determine if a new medicine helps people lose weight compared to taking a placebo.
Type I error: You claim the medicine works because 5 out of 10 people lost more weight on it (alpha = 0.05). But actually, the difference was just due to chance. Type II error: You conclude that there's no significant difference between the two groups (beta = 0.2) because only 3 out of 10 people lost more weight on the medicine when in fact it does make a positive impact!To minimize these errors:
Conduct thorough statistical analysis to ensure you're not committing Type I or II errors. Use sufficient sample sizes, as larger samples tend to produce more reliable results. Carefully choose your alpha level, the probability of making a Type I error (e.g., 0.05). The lower the alpha, the fewer false positives. Consider power calculations before conducting an experiment to ensure you have enough sample size to detect the desired effect size.By understanding and controlling these types of errors, you'll be able to draw more accurate conclusions and make informed decisions in your Python projects!
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What are the types of errors in Python?
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