In: Statistics and Probability
1. What SAMPLE SIZE is needed if a 2 lb. margin of error is required for computing the 98% confidence interval of the mean weight of adult female otters? Assume a population standard deviation of 6 lbs.
2. BY HAND (i.e., calculate the margin of error from the formula), find the 90% confidence interval for the mean number of times people breathe per minute (bpm), given that a sample of 60 people had a mean rate of 9.3 bpm. Assume a population standard deviation of 1.5 bpm.
1 ) Given : Margin of error=E=2
Population stnadard deviation=
Significance level=
Now , ; From standard normal distribution table
Therefore , the required sample size is ,
2.
Given : Sample size=n=60
Population stnadard deviation=
Significance level=
Now , ; From standard normal distribution table
Therefore , the margin of error is ,
Therefore , the 90% confidence interval for the mean number of timess people breathe per minute is ,