Assume That a Hypothesis Test to Support the Given Claim

question 64

Multiple Choice

Assume that a hypothesis test to support the given claim will be conducted. Identify the type I or type II error for the test.
-A psychologist claims that more than 2.4% of adults suffer from extreme shyness. Identify the type II error for the test.

• A) Fail to reject the claim that the percentage of adults who suffer from extreme shyness is equal to 2.4% when that percentage is actually greater than 2.4%.
• B) Reject the claim that the percentage of adults who suffer from extreme shyness is equal to 2.4% when that percentage is actually 2.4%.
• C) Reject the claim that the percentage of adults who suffer from extreme shyness is equal to 2.4% when that percentage is actually greater than 2.4%.
• D) Fail to reject the claim that the percentage of adults who suffer from extreme shyness is equal to 2.4% when that percentage is actually less than 2.4%.

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Definitions:

Majority Rule

A decision-making process in which the preferences or votes of more than half of the members of a group determine the outcome.

Minority Rule

A governance structure or situation where a smaller segment of the population holds disproportionate power or authority over the majority.

Illegal Possession

Holding or controlling property or substances in violation of the law.

Negligence Per Se

A doctrine that allows a judge or jury to infer duty and breach of duty from the fact that a defendant violated a statute that was designed to prevent the type of harm that the plaintiff incurred.