Module 4 Discussion

I need the Initial post by tomorrow morning and two replies of 75 words. i will post the replies soon. 

Write a minimum of 250 words for each of the discussion questions below:

1. When constructing and implementing hypothesis tests, what reasoning is used behind the statement of the null and alternative hypotheses? Why are hypothesis tests set up in this way? Can a confidence interval obtained for estimating a population parameter be used to reject the null hypothesis? If your answer is yes, explain how. If your answer is no, explain why.
2. When performing a hypothesis testing, two types of errors can be made: Type I and Type II. Explain in your opinion which of these errors would be a more serious error. Use specific examples to support your argument and reasoning.

In your two replies to classmates, provide remedies to simultaneously minimize both types of errors mentioned in question 2 above.