Question

An engineer designing a new type of bridge wants to test the stress and load bearing capabilities of a prototype before beginning construction. Her null hypothesis is that the bridge’s stress and load capabilities are safe. Select which type of error would be worse. Make sure that the type of error is matched with the correct definition.

Type I; the engineer does not deem the bridge safe even though it is

Type I; the engineer deems the bridge safe and moves onto construction even though it is not actually safe

Type II; the engineer does not deem the bridge safe even though it is

Type II; the engineer deems the bridge safe and moves onto construction even though it is not actually safe

Answer 1