The following observations were made on fracture toughness of
base plate of 18% nickel maraging steel in ksi √in. 69.5, 71.9,
72.6, 73.1, 73.3, 73.5, 75.5, 75.7, 75.8, 76.1, 76.2, 76.2, 77.0,
77.9, 78.1, 79.6, 79.7, 79.9, 80.1, 82.2, 83.7, 93.7, (a) Explain
why the t-curve is more appropriate than the z-curve in this case.
(b) Based upon this study, find the 99% lower confidence bound of
the mean fracture toughness.(c) Find the 95% confidence
interval.