The Competing Hypotheses for a Hypothesis Test Are as Follows

question 4

Multiple Choice

The competing hypotheses for a hypothesis test are as follows: H₀: The earth is flat.
H_a: The earth is round.
Describe what a Type I error and a Type II error would be here.

• A)A Type I error here would be to believe the earth is the center of the solar system.A Type II error would be to believe that the earth is the only place in the universe where you can get a good hamburger.
• B)A Type I error here would be to believe the earth is round when it's actually flat.A Type II error would be to believe that the earth is flat when it's actually round.
• C)A Type I error here would be to believe the earth is flat when it's actually round.A Type II error would be to believe that the earth is round when it's actually flat.
• D)A Type I error here would be to believe the earth revolves around the moon.A Type II error would be to believe that the sun revolves around the earth.
• E)A Type I error here would be to believe the earth revolves around the sun.A Type II error would be to believe that the sun revolves around the earth.

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