Assume That a Hypothesis Test of the Given Claim Will

question 13

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 32 miles per gallon. Identify the type I error for the
Test.

• A)Reject the claim that the mean is equal to 32 miles per gallon when it is actually less than 32 miles per gallon.
• B)Fail to reject the claim that the mean is equal to 32 miles per gallon when it is actually less than 32 miles per gallon.
• C)Fail to reject the claim that the mean is equal to 32 miles per gallon when it is actually greater than 32 miles per gallon.
• D)Reject the claim that the mean is equal to 32 miles per gallon when it is actually 32 miles per gallon.

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