STATISTICS &

PROBABILITY
QUARTER 4
WEEK 1
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A. Directions: Identify whether each of the following is a null hypothesis or an alternative
hypothesis.
1. The proportion of individuals aged 8-16 who like to eat meat is equal to 20%.
2. The average score of the students who avail tutorial service is greater than 40.
3. The mean amount of protein is less than 188 grams.
4. The mean cost of Senior High School books is equal to Php 450.00.

B. Directions: Identify whether each of the following situations illustrate a Type I or a

Type II error.
1. A researcher concludes that the average salary of private school teachers is Php
10,000.00 when it is not.
2. A clothing line company concludes that the proportion of housewives throughout Metro
Manila who prefer Department Stores exceeds 40% when it is equal to 40%.
3. Mrs. Patata concludes that the average salt content of its potato chips is equal to 150
mg when it is not.
4. A certain brand of coffee advertised as having a net weight of 250 grams. A researcher
concluded that it is not equal to 250 grams when it is.