Exploring More Elements of

Hypothesis Testing
 Objectives:
 Understand the concept of Type I and Type II
errors
 Connect error to the process of hypothesis
testing
 Determine critical values for hypothesis
testing
 Make decision about the null hypothesis
Activity 1: Understanding Error
1. Maria’s Age
Maria insist that she is 30 years old when, in
fact , she is 32 years old. What error is she
committing?
2. Stephen’s Hairline
Stephen says that he is not bald. His hairline is
just receding. Is he committing an error? If so,
what type of error.
3. Monkey-Eating Eagle Hunt
A man plans to go hunting the Philippines
monkey-eating eagle believing that it is a proof of
his mettle. What type of error is this?
Activity 1: Types of Error

Error in Type Probability Correct Type Probability

Decision Decision

Reject a I ɑ Accept a A 1- ɑ
true H0 true H0

Accept a II B Reject a B 1-B

false H0 false H0
 Generalization
 Differentiate Type I and Type II error?
 Give example of a situation where Type I
error exist.
 Give example of a situation where Type II
error exist.
 How can you determine critical values?
Evaluation