Determine whether the outcome is a Type I error, a Type II error, or a correct decision.
A test is made of $H _ { 0 } : \mu = 18$ versus $H _ { 1 } : \mu \neq 18$ The true value of $\mu$ is 18 and $H _ { 0 }$
not rejected.
A) Type II error
B) Type I error
C) Correct decision

Question

Determine whether the outcome is a Type I error, a Type II error, or a correct decision.
A test is made of $H _ { 0 } : \mu = 18$ versus $H _ { 1 } : \mu \neq 18$ The true value of  $\mu$  is 18 and $H _ { 0 }$
not rejected.
A) Type II error
B) Type I error
C) Correct decision

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The decision not to reject $H_0$ when the true value of $\mu$ is indeed 18 is a correct decision, as the conclusion matches the reality.

Determine Whether the Outcome Is a Type I Error, a Type