Suppose we wish to test H₀: μ ≤ 47 versus H₁: μ 47. What will result if we conclude that the mean is greater than 47 when its true value is really 52? A) We have made a Type I error. B) We have made a Type II error. C) We have made a correct decision. D) None of the above are correct.

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Suppose we wish to test H₀: μ ≤ 47 versus H₁: μ > 47. What will result if we conclude that the mean is greater than 47 when its true value is really 52? A) We have made a Type I error. B) We have made a Type II error. C) We have made a correct decision. D) None of the above are correct.

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We have made a correct decision because the true mean (52) is indeed greater than 47, which aligns with the alternative hypothesis H1: μ > 47.

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