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Hypothesis Testing: Type I Error Identification
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Hypothesis Testing: Type I Error Identification

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What is the null hypothesis for the test?

  • The mean weight of the cereal in the packets is less than 14 oz.
  • The mean weight of the cereal in the packets is not equal to 14 oz.
  • The mean weight of the cereal in the packets is 14 oz. (correct)
  • The mean weight of the cereal in the packets is greater than 14 oz.
  • What type of error occurs if the test rejects the claim that the mean weight is 14 oz when it is actually 14 oz?

  • Type II error
  • False positive
  • Type I error (correct)
  • False negative
  • What is the alternative hypothesis for the test?

  • The mean weight of the cereal in the packets is less than 14 oz.
  • The mean weight of the cereal in the packets is not equal to 14 oz. (correct)
  • The mean weight of the cereal in the packets is greater than 14 oz.
  • The mean weight of the cereal in the packets is 14 oz.
  • What type of error occurs if the test fails to reject the claim that the mean weight is 14 oz when it is actually different from 14 oz?

    <p>Type II error</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the claim made by the cereal company?

    <p>The mean weight of the cereal in the packets is 14 oz.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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