It Is Desired to Test $H _ { 0 } : \mu = 40$

question 28

Multiple Choice

It is desired to test $H _ { 0 } : \mu = 40$ against $H _ { \mathrm { a } } : \mu < 40$ using $\alpha = .10$ . The population in question is uniformly distributed with a standard deviation of 10 . A random sample of 36 will be drawn from this population. If $\mu$ is really equal to 35 , what is the probability that the hypothesis test would lead the investigator to commit a Type II error?

• A) \(.4573\)
• B) \(.9573\)
• C) \(.0854\)
• D) \(.0427\)

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