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Given the following situation, match the error statement with its correct error type.

A particular compound is not hazardous in drinking water if it is present at a rate of 25ppm (or less). A watchdog group believes that a certain water source does not meet this standard.

: mean amount of the compound (in ppm)

H_o: 25

H_a: > 25

Column A

1. ______Type I Error 2. ______Type II Error

Column B

a. The water meets the standard but the watchdog group states it is okay.

b. The water meets the standard but the watchdog group states it does not.

c. The water does not meet the standard but the watchdog group states it does not.

d. The water does not meet the standard but the watchdog group states it is okay.