Travelocity would like to test if the average roundtrip airfare between New York and London is less than $1,400. A Type II error would occur if Travelocity concludes that the average airfare is _______________________________________________.
A)less than $1,400 when, in reality, the average airfare is $1,400 or more
B)not equal to $1,400 when, in reality, the average airfare is equal to $1,400
C)$1,400 or more when, in reality, the average airfare is less than $1,400
D)equal to $1,400 when, in reality, the average airfare is not equal $1,400 or more.

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A Type II error occurs when the null hypothesis is not rejected when it is false. In this context, it means failing to conclude that the average airfare is less than $1,400 when it actually is.

Travelocity Would Like to Test If the Average Roundtrip Airfare