Assume That a Hypothesis Test of the Given Claim Will

question 39

Multiple Choice

Assume that a hypothesis test of the given claim will be conducted. Identify the type I or type II error for the test. A consumer advocacy group claims that the mean mileage for the Carter Motor Company's new sedan is less than 32 miles per gallon. Identify the type I error for the test.

• A) Reject the claim that the mean is equal to 32 miles per gallon when it is actually less than 32 miles per gallon.
• B) Fail to reject the claim that the mean is equal to 32 miles per gallon when it is actually less than 32 miles per gallon.
• C) Fail to reject the claim that the mean is equal to 32 miles per gallon when it is actually greater than 32 miles per gallon.
• D) Reject the claim that the mean is equal to 32 miles per gallon when it is actually 32 miles per gallon.

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Definitions:

Default

The failure to fulfill an obligation, especially failing to pay back a loan on time.

Surety

is a person or entity that takes responsibility for another's performance, such as fulfilling the terms of a contract or repaying a loan.

Default

Failure to fulfill a legal obligation or agreement, such as not making a payment on a loan by the due date.

Obligation

A duty or commitment to fulfill a contractual, legal, or moral requirement.