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Consider the following to answer the question(s) below:
A large software development firm recently relocated its facilities. Top management is interested in fostering good relations with their new local community and has encouraged their professional employees to engage in local service activities. They believe that the firm's professionals volunteer an average of more than 15 hours per month. If this is not the case, they will institute an incentive program to increase community involvement. A random sample of 24 professionals reported the following number of hours:
The sample has a mean of 16.6 hours and a standard deviation of 2.22 hours.
-In this context, describe the Type I error possible. How might such an error impact the software development firm?

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Definitions:

Temporary Villages

Communities established for a short period, often to support seasonal activities, construction projects, or emergency shelter.

Semiperipheral Countries

Nations in the world-system that are intermediate, neither fully core nor fully peripheral, often characterized by moderate economic development and industrialization.

Core Countries

Nations that dominate global trade and economics, characterized by high levels of industrialization and wealth.

Taiwan

An island in East Asia, known for its vibrant democracy, technological advancements, and complex relationship with China.