What hypotheses should be tested in terms of p

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A Harris Interactive Poll for Tylenol PM indicated that 8% of American students have missed a test because they overslept. Suppose officials at a state college decide to apply a new academic policy regarding exams. If a student arrives late for a test, then the student receives a 0 for the test and cannot take a make-up test at a later time.

a. What hypotheses should be tested, in terms of p, the true proportion of students who have missed a test because they overslept, in order for college officials to prove that the new academic policy is causing fewer students to be late for exams?

b. Which error, type I or type II, is more serious for college officials? Why?

c. Which error, type I or type II, is more serious for students? Why?

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