In assessing the weather prior to leaving our residences on a spring morning, we

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In assessing the weather prior to leaving our residences on a spring morning, we make an informal test of the the following null hypotheis: "The weather will be fair today." Using the "best" information available to us, we complete the test and dress accordingly. What should be the consequence of a Type I and Type II error?

Type I error: inconvenience in carrying needless rain equipment; Type II error: clothes get soaked.

Type I error: clothes get soaked; Type II error: inconvenience in carrying needless rain equipment.

Type I error: clothes get soaked; Type II error: no consequence since a type II error cannot be made.

Type I error: no consequence since a Type I error cannot be made; Type II error: inconvenience in carrying needless rain equipment.

Type I error: inconvenience in carrying needless rain equipment; Type II error: clothes get soaked.

Type I error: clothes get soaked; Type II error: inconvenience in carrying needless rain equipment.

Type I error: clothes get soaked; Type II error: no consequence since a type II error cannot be made.

Type I error: no consequence since a Type I error cannot be made; Type II error: inconvenience in carrying needless rain equipment.

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Solution: In assessing the weather prior to leaving our residences on a spring morning, we make an informal test of the the following null hypotheis: "The weather will be fair today." Using the "best" information available to us, we complete the test and dress accordingly. What should be the consequence of a Type I and Type II error?

Answer: Type I error: inconvenience in carrying needless rain equipment; Type II error: clothes get soaked.

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