A manufacturer claims that the mean amount of juice in its bottles is A consumer
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Question
A manufacturer claims that the mean amount of juice in its bottles is A consumer advocacy group wants to perform a significance test to determine whether the mean amount is actually less than this. The hypotheses are:
H0: = 16.1 ounces
Ha: < 16.1 ounces
Suppose that the results of the sample lead to rejection of the null hypothesis. Classify that conclusion as a Type I error, a Type II error, or a correct decision, if in fact the mean amount of juice, , is less than
No error
Type I error
Type II error
No error
Type I error
Type II error
Explanation / Answer
Suppose that the results of the sample lead to rejection of the null hypothesis. Classify that conclusion as a Type I error, a Type II error, or a correct decision, if in fact the mean amount of juice, , is less than
If you reject Ho then you are correct you are not commiting an error because in fact mean is less than 16.1