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Type I and Type II Errors

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Wize University Statistics Textbook > Hypothesis Testing with One Sample

Type I and Type II Errors

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Mega Corp’s reduction in production costs is thanks to years of research and development. They boast on Forbes Magazine that this is why their prices now are lower.

Select the correct hypotheses.
(a)
H0 : Prices are not lower
H1 : Prices are lower
(b)
H0 : Prices are lower
H1 : Prices are not lower


In reality, their prices stayed the same. Determine if a Type I Error, Type II Error, or correct decision has been made.
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When we reject the null hypothesis we are
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The power of a hypothesis test is
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Jimmy wants to sell his home. The null hypothesis is that by renovating his house he will not get more than 12 bids. Which of the following is true?
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Consider the following null and alternative hypotheses.
Ho: coffee doesn't help suppress appetite
Ha; coffee helps suppress appetite
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Consider the following null and alternative hypotheses:
H0: coffee doesn't help suppress appetite
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Campers contemplate whether the water at a nearby lake is safe for consumption or not.
Select the correct hypotheses.
(a)
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The power of a hypothesis test is
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Jimmy wants to sell his home. The null hypothesis is that by renovating his house he will not get more than 12 bids. Which of the following is true?
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The mayor believes that the crime rate has stayed the same but in fact it is much worse.
Determine if a Type I Error, Type II Error, or correct decision has been made.
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Carbo Max determined that they developed a pill that allows people to eat carbs and not gain weight. However, people who tried it actually gained weight. Lawsuits ensued.
Determine if a Type I Error, Type II Error, or correct decision has been made.
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What is the power of a hypothesis test?
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One of the following statements is false. Which one is it?
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For the following statements, select true or false. Enter T for True, F for False. (Use capital letters: T, F)
1. The mean weight of five cats is 20 lbs. We take away one that at weights 28 lbs. The mean weight of the remaining cats is 18 lbs.
T
2. The 95% confidence interval is [$800, $1,200]. The sample mean must be $1,000.
T