If You Know That the Probability of Committing a Type

question 149

Multiple Choice

If you know that the probability of committing a Type II error (β) is 5%,you can tell that the power of the test is

• A) 95%.
• B) 97.5%.
• C) 2.5%.
• D) unknown.

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Definitions:

Filtration

A method for separating solids from liquids or gases using a filter medium that allows only the fluid to pass through while retaining the solid particles.

Osmosis

The movement of water through a semipermeable membrane from an area of low solute concentration to an area of high solute concentration.

Distillation

A process of purifying liquids through heating and cooling, separating components based on differences in boiling points.

Flooding

An overflow of water onto land that is normally dry, often the result of heavy rain, snowmelt, or obstruction of water flow.