Failing to reject a false null hypothesis results in

Failing to reject a false null hypothesis results in Options: (a) Type I error (b) Type II error (c) Type III error (d) Type IV error ✅ Correct Option: (b) Type II error Explanation (200+ words): A Type II error occurs when a false null hypothesis is not rejected. This means the researcher fails to detect a real effect. 10 PPSC-Related Facts: 1. Type II = false negative 2. Symbolized by β 3. Related to power 4. Occurs due to small samples 5. Harder to detect effects 6. Opposite of Type I 7. Reduced by larger samples 8. Common testing error 9. Important exam topic 10. Linked to decision-making