Assume That a Hypothesis Test of the Given Claim Will

question 131

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 21 miles per gallon. Identify the type I error for the test.

• A) Fail to reject the claim that the mean is equal to 21 miles per gallon when it is actually greater than 21 miles per gallon.
• B) Reject the claim that the mean is equal to 21 miles per gallon when it is actually 21 miles per gallon.
• C) Fail to reject the claim that the mean is equal to 21 miles per gallon when it is actually less than 21 miles per gallon.
• D) Reject the claim that the mean is equal to 21 miles per gallon when it is actually less than 21 miles per gallon.

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Contingency Approach

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