Definition[]
A Type I error is
| “ | an error that occurs in a statistical test when a true claim is (incorrectly) rejected. For example, John claims to be John, but the system incorrectly denies the claim.[1] | ” |
References[]
- ↑ NSTC Subcommittee on Biometrics, Biometrics Glossary, at 28 (Sept. 14, 2006) (full-text).