Answer to Question #329431 in Statistics and Probability for erika miguel

Question

Directions: Read the given situation, then state the possible consequence of an error made.

A quality control expert wants to test the null hypothesis that an imported solar panel is an effective source of energy.

1. Identify the Type I error in this context? What would be the possible consequence of committing the Type I error in this context?

a. They do not conclude that the solar panel is effective when it is not actually effective.

b. They do not conclude that the solar panel is effective when it is actually effective.

c. They conclude that the solar panel is effective when it is actually effective.

d. They conclude that the solar panel is effective when it is not actually effective.

Answer 1

The answer is b - rejecting the correct null hypothesis