A Test Of $H _ { 0 } : \mu = 56 \text { versus } H _ { 1 } : \mu < 56$

question 32

Multiple Choice

A test of $H _ { 0 } : \mu = 56 \text { versus } H _ { 1 } : \mu < 56$ is performed using a significance level of $\alpha = 0.05$ The P -value is 0.174 .
If the true value of $\mu$ is 56 , does the conclusion result in a Type I error, a Type II error, or correct decision?

• A) Type I error
• B) Correct decision
• C) Type II error

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