Consider these Hypothesis Statements 3 Which one is worseSol

Consider these Hypothesis Statements

3. Which one is worse?

Solution

1.

A type I error is incorrectly rejecting a true null hypothesis.

Thus, it is concluding that the individual is driving under the influence alcohol, when in fact, he\'s not.

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2.

A type II error is incorrectly failing to reject a false null hypothesis.

Thus, it is concluding that the individual is not driving under the influence alcohol, when in fact, he is.

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3.

The type II error is worse, because he will drive again, and probably have an accident. A type I error is sort of \"safe\".