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Instructor: Wan Rabiatul Wan Othman

Student: winter ginocchio
Course: MAT 152-H365 (Short Session): Statistical Assignment: Section 10.1
Date: 03/09/21
Methods I (Spring 2021

1. Determine whether the following statement is true or false.

Sample evidence can prove that a null hypothesis is true.

Choose the correct answer below.

True
False

2. The null and alternative hypotheses are given. Determine whether the hypothesis test is left-tailed, right-tailed, or two-tailed. What parameter is being tested?

H0 : p = 0.1
H1 : p ≠ 0.1

What type of test is being conducted in this problem?

Left-tailed test
Two-tailed test
Right-tailed test

What parameter is being tested?

Population proportion
Population mean
Population standard deviation

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3. The null and alternative hypotheses are given. Determine whether the hypothesis test is left-tailed, right-tailed, or two-tailed. What parameter is being tested?

H0 : =5
H1 : >5

Choose the correct answer below.

Right tailed
Left tailed
Two tailed

What parameter is being tested?

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4. Three years ago, the mean price of an existing single-family home was $243,796. A real estate broker believes that existing home prices in her neighborhood are
lower.
(a) Determine the null and alternative hypotheses.
(b) Explain what it would mean to make a Type I error.
(c) Explain what it would mean to make a Type II error.

(a) State the hypotheses.

H0 : = $ 243796
H1 : < $ 243796
(Type integers or decimals. Do not round.)

(b) Which of the following is a Type I error?

A. The broker rejects the hypothesis that the mean price is $243,796, when it is the true mean
cost.
B. The broker rejects the hypothesis that the mean price is $243,796, when the true mean price
is less than $243,796.
C. The broker fails to reject the hypothesis that the mean price is $243,796, when the true mean
price is less than $243,796.
D. The broker fails to reject the hypothesis that the mean price is $243,796, when it is the true
mean cost.

(c) Which of the following is a Type II error?

A. The broker rejects the hypothesis that the mean price is $243,796, when the true mean price
is less than $243,796.
B. The broker fails to reject the hypothesis that the mean price is $243,796, when the true mean
price is less than $243,796.
C. The broker fails to reject the hypothesis that the mean price is $243,796, when it is the true
mean cost.
D. The broker rejects the hypothesis that the mean price is $243,796, when it is the true mean
cost.

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5. The standard deviation in the pressure required to open a certain valve is known to be = 0.5 psi. Due to changes in the manufacturing process, the quality-control
manager feels that the pressure variability has been reduced.
(a) Determine the null and alternative hypotheses.
(b) Explain what it would mean to make a Type I error.
(c) Explain what it would mean to make a Type II error.

(a) State the hypotheses.

H0 : = 0.5
H1 : < 0.5
(Type integers or decimals. Do not round.)

(b) Which of the following is a Type I error?

A. The manager fails to reject the hypothesis that the pressure variability is 0.5, when the true
pressure variability is less than 0.5.
B. The manager rejects the hypothesis that the pressure variability is 0.5, when it is the true
pressure variability.
C. The manager fails to reject the hypothesis that the pressure variability is 0.5, when it is the
true pressure variability.
D. The manager rejects the hypothesis that the pressure variability is 0.5, when the true pressure
variability is less than 0.5.

(c) Which of the following is a Type II error?

A. The manager fails to reject the hypothesis that the pressure variability is 0.5, when the true
pressure variability is less than 0.5.
B. The manager fails to reject the hypothesis that the pressure variability is 0.5, when it is the
true pressure variability.
C. The manager rejects the hypothesis that the pressure variability is 0.5, when it is the true
pressure variability.
D. The manager rejects the hypothesis that the pressure variability is 0.5, when the true pressure
variability is less than 0.5.

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6. According to a report, the standard deviation of monthly cell phone bills was $48.13 three years ago. A researcher suspects that the standard deviation of monthly
cell phone bills is different from today.
(a) Determine the null and alternative hypotheses.
(b) Explain what it would mean to make a Type I error.
(c) Explain what it would mean to make a Type II error.

(a) State the hypotheses.

H0 : = $ 48.13
H1 : ≠ $ 48.13
(Type integers or decimals. Do not round.)
(b) Explain what it would mean to make a Type I error. Choose the correct answer below.

A. The sample evidence led the researcher to believe the standard deviation of the monthly cell
phone bill is higher than $48.13, when in fact the standard deviation of the bill is $48.13.
B. The sample evidence led the researcher to believe the standard deviation of the monthly cell
phone bill is different from $48.13, when in fact the standard deviation of the bill is $48.13.
C. The sample evidence did not lead the researcher to believe the standard deviation of the
monthly cell phone bill is higher than $48.13, when in fact the standard deviation of the bill is
higher than $48.13.
D. The sample evidence did not lead the researcher to believe the standard deviation of the
monthly cell phone bill is different from $48.13, when in fact the standard deviation of the bill
is different from $48.13.

(c) Explain what it would mean to make a Type II error. Choose the correct answer below.

A. The sample evidence led the researcher to believe the standard deviation of the monthly cell
phone bill is different from $48.13, when in fact the standard deviation of the bill is $48.13.
B. The sample evidence did not lead the researcher to believe the standard deviation of the
monthly cell phone bill is different from $48.13, when in fact the standard deviation of the bill
is different from $48.13.
C. The sample evidence did not lead the researcher to believe the standard deviation of the
monthly cell phone bill is higher than $48.13, when in fact the standard deviation of the bill is
higher than $48.13.
D. The sample evidence led the researcher to believe the standard deviation of the monthly cell
phone bill is different from $48.13, when in fact the standard deviation of the bill is
different from $48.13.

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7. Suppose the null hypothesis is not rejected. State the conclusion based on the results of the test.

Six years ago, 12.8% of registered births were to teenage mothers. A sociologist believes that the percentage has increased since then.

Which of the following is the correct conclusion?

A. There is sufficient evidence to conclude that the percentage of teenage mothers has remained
the same.
B. There is not sufficient evidence to conclude that the percentage of teenage mothers has
increased.
C. There is sufficient evidence to conclude that the percentage of teenage mothers has
increased.
D. There is not sufficient evidence to conclude that the percentage of teenage mothers has
remained the same.

8. Suppose the null hypothesis is rejected. State the conclusion based on the results of the test.

Three years ago, the mean price of a single-family home was $243,711. A real estate broker believes that the mean price has increased since then.

Which of the following is the correct conclusion?

A. There is not sufficient evidence to conclude that the mean price of a single-family home has
increased.
B. There is not sufficient evidence to conclude that the mean price of a single-family home has
not changed.
C. There is sufficient evidence to conclude that the mean price of a single-family home has
increased.
D. There is sufficient evidence to conclude that the mean price of a single-family home has not
changed.

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9. State the conclusion based on the results of the test.

According to the report, the mean monthly cell phone bill was $48.55 three years ago. A researcher suspects that the mean monthly cell phone bill is different today.
The null hypothesis is rejected.

Choose the correct answer below.

A. There is sufficient evidence to conclude that the mean monthly cell phone bill is higher than its
level three years ago of $48.55.
B. There is not sufficient evidence to conclude that the mean monthly cell phone bill is
different from its level three years ago of $48.55.
C. There is sufficient evidence to conclude that the mean monthly cell phone bill is different from

10. State the conclusion based on the results of the test.

According to the Federal Housing Finance Board, the mean price of a single-family home two years ago was $299,400. A real estate broker believes that because of
the recent credit crunch, the mean price has increased since then. The null hypothesis is not rejected.

Choose the correct answer below.

A. There is sufficient evidence to conclude that the mean price of a single-family home has
decreased from its level two years ago of $299,400.
B. There is not sufficient evidence to conclude that the mean price of a single-family home has
increased from its level two years ago of $299,400.
C. There is not sufficient evidence to conclude that the mean price of a single-family home has
decreased from its level two years ago of $299,400.
D. There is sufficient evidence to conclude that the mean price of a single-family home has
increased from its level two years ago of $299,400.

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11. According to a food website, the mean consumption of popcorn annually by Americans is 61 quarts. The marketing division of the food website unleashes an
aggressive campaign designed to get Americans to consume even more popcorn. Complete parts (a) through (c) below.

(a) Determine the null and alternative hypotheses that would be used to test the effectiveness of the marketing campaign.

H0 : = 61

H1 : > 61
(Type integers or decimals. Do not round.)

(b) A sample of 859 Americans provides enough evidence to conclude that marketing campaign was effective. Provide a statement that should be put out by the
marketing department.

A. There is sufficient evidence to conclude that the mean consumption of popcorn has risen.
B. There is sufficient evidence to conclude that the mean consumption of popcorn has stayed
the same.
C. There is not sufficient evidence to conclude that the mean consumption of popcorn has risen.
D. There is not sufficient evidence to conclude that the mean consumption of popcorn has
stayed the same.

(c) Suppose, in fact, the mean annual consumption of popcorn after the marketing campaign is 61 quarts. Has a Type I or Type II error been made by the marketing
department? If we tested this hypothesis at the = 0.01 level of significance, what is the probability of committing this error? Select the correct choice below and fill
in the answer box within your choice.
(Type an integer or a decimal. Do not round.)
A. The marketing department committed a Type I error because the marketing department
rejected the null hypothesis when it was true. The probability of making a Type I error is
0.01 .
B. The marketing department committed a Type II error because the marketing department did
not reject the alternative hypothesis when the null hypothesis was true. The probability of
making a Type II error is .
C. The marketing department committed a Type II error because the marketing department
rejected the null hypothesis when it was true. The probability of making a Type II error is
.
D. The marketing department committed a Type I error because the marketing department did
not reject the alternative hypothesis when the null hypothesis was true. The probability of
making a Type I error is .

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