Table 1 Dilemma associated with Type I and Type II Errors
Procedure is Beneficial | Procedure is Harmful | |
|---|---|---|
New procedure approved | Correct Decision | Type 1 Error: Allowing a harmful procedure. Victims are identifiable and traceable. Error is self-correcting |
New procedure disapproved | Type 2 Error: Disallowing a beneficial procedure. Victims are not identifiable. Error is not self-correcting | Correct Decision |