Suppose we wish to test whether the mean amount of lead in drinking water in UAE is less than 15 mcg/L (H0: μ ≥ 15 versus Ha: μ < 15). What will be the result if the true mean is 16 mcg/L and H0 is rejected? Type II error Type I error Both Type I and Type II errors Correct decision

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Suppose we wish to test whether the mean amount of lead in drinking water in UAE is less than 15 mcg/L (H0: μ ≥ 15 versus Ha: μ < 15). What will be the result if the true mean is 16 mcg/L and H0 is rejected?

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