In one study subjects were randomly given either a sugar pil

In one study subjects were randomly given either a sugar pill or 1000 milligrams of an expensive vitamin for one month to see if the vitamin was effective in boosting the immune system. The number of colds they came down with during a winter season was noted. Describe what a Type I error would be in terms of this study. Describe what a Type II would be in terms of this study. What would be the consequences of a Type I and II error in terms of this study?

Solution

a)

reject that the vitam was effective when actually was effective

b)

accept that the vitamins was effective when actually was not effectve

4)

a) will be more bigger

b) will be more lower

c9 will be the same