Assume That a Hypothesis Test of the Given Claim Will

question 127

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 cereal company claims that the mean weight of the cereal in its packets is 14 oz. Identify the type I error for the test.

• A) Reject the claim that the mean weight is 14 oz when it is actually greater than 14 oz.
• B) Reject the claim that the mean weight is different from 14 oz when it is actually 14 oz.
• C) Reject the claim that the mean weight is 14 oz when it is actually 14 oz.
• D) Fail to reject the claim that the mean weight is 14 oz when it is actually different from 14 oz.

---

Definitions:

Reaction Time

The amount of time it takes to respond to a stimulus.

Observable Behaviours

Observable and quantifiable behaviors or responses of a person to either external or internal factors.

Psychological Perspective

A viewpoint in psychology that emphasizes understanding human behavior by examining mental functions and processes.

Emotional Reactions

Responses characterized by intense feelings that occur in reaction to an external stimulus or internal thought process.