In: Statistics and Probability
A. Suppose you have a sample size of 57 with a mean 55 and a
population standard deviation of 12.5. Based on this, construct a
95% confidence interval for the true population mean. Use z = 2
(rather than 1.96) for your calculations.
Give your answers as decimals, to two places
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B. You measure 37 textbooks' weights, and find they have a mean
weight of 62 ounces. Assume the population standard deviation is
13.6 ounces. Based on this, construct a 95% confidence interval for
the true population mean textbook weight. Use z = 2 (rather than
1.96) for your calculations.
Give your answers as decimals, to two places
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C. Suppose you have a sample of size 32 with a mean of 72 and a
population standard deviation of 6.3. What is the maximal margin of
error associated with a 95% confidence interval for the true
population mean?
As in the reading, in your calculations, use z = 2.
Give your answer as a decimal, to two places
m = ounces
D. You measure 28 backpacks' weights, and find they have a mean
weight of 80 ounces. Assume the population standard deviation is
4.9 ounces. Based on this, construct a 99% confidence interval for
the true population mean backpack weight.
Give your answers as decimals, to two places
±± ounces
(Note this is NOT in interval form, so check your answer carefully)
E. You measure the weight of 44 turtles, and find they have a
mean weight of 71 ounces. Assume the population standard deviation
is 8.8 ounces. Based on this, what is the maximal margin of error
associated with a 96% confidence interval for the true population
mean turtle weight.
Give your answer as a decimal, to two places
m = ounces