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# [Exploring the Consequences of Type I and Type II Errors in Statistical Hypothesis Testing](https://helloshreyas.com/exploring-the-consequences-of-type-i-and-type-ii-errors-in-statistical-hypothesis-testing?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Understanding the Importance of True Positive, True Negative, False Positive and False Negative in Statistical Testing

Jan 29, 2022 · 3 min read · helloshreyas.com  
Updated Feb 10, 2023  
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## Written by

[Shreyas Kulkarni](https://hashnode.com/@shreyaskulkarni)

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## Responses 1

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[Marcelo Zárate](https://hashnode.com/@marcelozarate)

[Feb 9, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/exploring-the-consequences-of-type-i-and-type-ii-errors-in-statistical-hypothesis-testing/61f548c24bea13573e62da11/comment/6203fcabb6c216065a35bf3f)

Oh boy, I really enjoyed the article and the way you presented it! Not a **Type I error** comment, I promise!

[Shreyas Kulkarni](https://hashnode.com/@shreyaskulkarni)

[Feb 10, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/exploring-the-consequences-of-type-i-and-type-ii-errors-in-statistical-hypothesis-testing/61f548c24bea13573e62da11/comment/6203fcabb6c216065a35bf3f#reply-6204adacb6c216065a35cb65)

Amazing!!