Homework Answers
Ho: 
is equal to
2800
H1:
is less than
2800
| Accept/reject | Ho True | Ho False |
| Reject Ho | Type I error | correct |
| Accept Ho | correct | Type II error |
Type I error is rejecting the
Null hypothesis that
is equal to 2800 , when in fact,
is equal to 2800.
Suppose the group decides not to reject the null hypothesis. what sort of error might it be making ? - Type II error
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