Assume That a Hypothesis Test to Reject the Given Claim $\alpha = 0.05$

question 126

Essay

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 nationwide study of American homeowners revealed that 64% have one or more lawn mowers. A lawn
equipment manufacturer, located in Omaha, feels the estimate is too low for households in Omaha. Can the
value 0.64 be rejected if a survey of 490 homes in Omaha yields 331 with one or more lawn mowers? Use $\alpha = 0.05$

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