If We Want to Compute the Probability of a Type

question 65

Multiple Choice

If we want to compute the probability of a Type II error, which of the following statements is false?

• A)We need to know the significance level a .
• B)We need to know the sample size n .
• C)We need to know the alternative value of the population mean m .
• D)All of these choices are true.

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Definitions:

Futures Price

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Short Position

The futures trader committing to deliver the underlying asset.

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Position

An investment holding or the amount of a particular security, commodity, or currency that an investor owns or has contracted to buy or sell.