Multiple Choice
In September 2000, St.George's Hospital in London was suspended from performing heart transplants because of a sudden spike in the mortality rate.Researchers recorded information from a sample of 361 patients and used this to test whether the mortality rate at St.George's Hospital was greater than the national rate of 15%.What would a type II error be in this situation?
A) concluding that the mortality rate at this hospital was more than 15% when in fact the mortality rate was no more than 15%
B) failing to recognize that the mortality rate at this hospital was more than 15%
C) concluding that the mortality rate at this hospital was less than 15%
D) failing to realize that the mortality rate at this hospital was less than 15%
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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