In: Statistics and Probability
The mean mass of the puppies at five months is 4.31 kg. The masses follow the normal distribution. In an effort to increase their mass, a supplement is added to their daily meals. The subsequent masses of a sample of five-month-old puppies were (in kilograms): 4.28 4.23 4.25 4.27 4.57 4.33 4.21 4.35 4.50 4.29
a. At the 0.01 level, has the supplement increased the mean mass of the puppies? (Round the final answer to 3 decimal places. Negative answers should be indicated by a minus sign.) Value of the test statistic Reject H0 if t > . H0. There is evidence to conclude that the additive increased the mean weight of puppies.
b. Determine or estimate the p-value. (Round the final answer to 4 decimal places.)