A Test of H₀ $\mu$ =59 Versus H₁ $\mu \neq$ 59 Is Performed Using a Significance Level Of

question 30

Multiple Choice

A test of H₀: $\mu$ =59 versus H₁: $\mu \neq$ 59 is performed using a significance level of $\alpha$ =0.01 . The value of the test statistic is z=-2.66.
If the true value of $\mu$ is 55 , does the conclusion result in a Type I error, a Type II error, or a correct decision?

• A) Type I error
• B) Correct decision
• C) Type II error

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