Assume That a Hypothesis Test to Reject the Given Claim

question 42

Multiple Choice

Assume that a hypothesis test to reject 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) Fail to reject the claim that the mean weight is 14 oz when it is actually different from 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) Reject the claim that the mean weight is 14 oz when it is actually greater than 14 oz.

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