How to define a Type II error

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AP Statistics › How to define a Type II error

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A factory claims that only 1% of their widgets are defective but a large amount of their produced widgets have been breaking for customers. A test is conducted to figure out if the factory claim of 1% defective is true or if the customers claim of graeater than 1% is true. What would be an example of a Type II error?

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If a test has a power of , what is the probability of Type II error?

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You and a classmate wanted to test the effect of sugars and fats on levels of blood sugar.

Your classmate told you that they found the null hypothesis valid, which was what there is no difference between the effects of sugars and fats on blood sugar levels.

If the null hypothesis was actually false, what type of error was made?

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You and a friend wanted to test the effect of similar servings of juice and soda on blood sugar levels.

Your friend told you that they found the null hypothesis valid, which was what there is no difference between the effects of similar servings of juice and soda on blood sugar levels.

If the null hypothesis was actually false, what type of error was made?

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