Determine the conclusion if the null hypothesis is rejected

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Question: Refer to Exercise, in which a woman thinks that she might be pregnant so she takes a pregnancy test. This situation is analogous to hypothesis testing.

a. Explain in words what a Type 1 error would be in this situation.
b. Explain in words what a Type 2 error would be in this situation.

c. Which type of error do you think is more serious in this situation? Explain.

Exercise: Suppose that a woman thinks she might be pregnant, so she takes a pregnancy test. Considering this situation to be analogous to hypothesis testing, write each of the following in words.

a. The null hypothesis. (Hint: Remember that the null hypothesis generally states that there is nothing going on.)

b. The alternative hypothesis.

c. The conclusion if there is not enough evidence to reject the null hypothesis.

d. The conclusion if the null hypothesis is rejected.

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