The State Association of Retired Teachers Has Recently Taken Flak $$\begin{array} { l } \mathrm { H } _ { 0 } : \mathrm { p } = 0.6 \\\mathrm { H } _ { \mathrm { A } } : \mathrm { p } > 0.6\end{array}$$

question 119

Multiple Choice

The State Association of Retired Teachers has recently taken flak from some of its members regarding the poor choice of the associationʹs name. The associationʹs by-laws require that more
Than 60 percent of the association must approve a name change. Rather than convene a meeting, it
Is first desired to use a sample to determine if meeting is necessary. Suppose the association
Decided to conduct a test of hypothesis using the following null and alternative hypotheses: $$\begin{array} { l } \mathrm { H } _ { 0 } : \mathrm { p } = 0.6 \\\mathrm { H } _ { \mathrm { A } } : \mathrm { p } > 0.6\end{array}$$ Define a Type II Error in the context of this problem.

• A)They conclude that exactly 60% of the association wants a name change when, in fact, that is not true.
• B)They conclude that more than 60% of the association wants a name change when that is, in fact, true.
• C)They conclude that more than 60% of the association wants a name change when, in fact, that is not true.
• D)They conclude that exactly 60% of the association wants a name change when that is, in fact, true.

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Definitions:

Lines of Authority

This refers to the formal chain of command within an organization, detailing who reports to whom.

Wider Spans

Refers to broader scopes of management control where supervisors oversee a larger number of subordinates or a wider range of activities.

Complex Tasks

Activities or jobs that require a high level of skill, expertise, and problem-solving abilities due to their intricate nature.

Team Effort

The collaborative work done by a group of people towards achieving a common goal or completing a task.