In: Statistics and Probability
Assume that two samples are independent simple random samples selected from normally distributed populations. Do not assume that the population standard deviations are equal.
A paint manufacturer wished to compare the drying times of two different types of paint. Independent simple random samples of 11 cans of type A and 14 cans of type B were selected and applied to similar surfaces. The drying times, in hours, were recorded. The summary statistics are below.
Type A:
x1 = 75.7
hours,
s1 = 4.5
hours, n1 = 11
Type B:
x2 = 72.7
hours,
s2 = 4.7
hours, n2 = 14
Test the claim that there is a difference between the mean drying times of the two types of paint.
Give the p-value. Round to four decimal places.