Edexcel S4 2009 June — Question 2

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleS4 (Statistics 4)
Year2009
SessionJune
TopicWilcoxon tests

2. An emission-control device is tested to see if it reduces \(\mathrm { CO } _ { 2 }\) emissions from cars. The emissions from 6 randomly selected cars are measured with and without the device. The results are as follows.
CarA\(B\)CDE\(F\)
Emissions without device151.4164.3168.5148.2139.4151.2
Emissions with device148.9162.7166.9150.1140.0146.7
  1. State an assumption that needs to be made in order to carry out a \(t\)-test in this case.
  2. State why a paired \(t\)-test is suitable for use with these data.
  3. Using a \(5 \%\) level of significance, test whether or not there is evidence that the device reduces \(\mathrm { CO } _ { 2 }\) emissions from cars.
  4. Explain, in context, what a type II error would be in this case.