Intro Stats
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Author: Richard D. De Veaux
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Chapter R, Problem 5.32RE
a.
To determine
Explain the reason the company did not offer the WNBA player endorsement contract.
b.
To determine
Explain whether the company commits Type I error or Type II error, if further analysis reveals that in reality, 30% of the target audience knew the WNBA player.
c.
To determine
Decide whether the power of the test for the company would higher or lower if the company selects more famous player.
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