Which of the following represents a Type I error for the following null and alternative hypotheses? Ho: The average age of children in a sports camp is equal to 8. Ha: The average age of children in a sports camp is greater than 8.
a. A Type I error would occur if we reject Ho and conclude that the average age of children in a sports camp is greater than 8 when in fact the average age is equal to 8.
b. A Type I error would occur if we reject Ho and conclude that the average age of children is greater than 8 when in fact the average age of children in a sports camp is greater than 8.
c. A Type I error would occur if we fail to reject Ho and conclude that the average age of children in a sports camp is equal to 8 when in fact the average age is greater than 8.
d. A Type I error would occur if we fail to reject Ho and conclude that the average age of children in a sports camp is equal to 8 when in fact the average age of children is equal to 8.
Correct: a
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