This document provides an overview of Chapter 8 in a statistics textbook. The chapter covers statistical inference for estimating parameters of single populations, including: point and interval estimation, estimating the population mean when the standard deviation is known or unknown, estimating the population proportion, estimating the population variance, and estimating sample size. Key concepts introduced include confidence intervals, the t-distribution, chi-square distribution, and determining necessary sample size. The chapter outline and learning objectives are also summarized.
This document provides an overview of Chapter 7 from a statistics textbook. The chapter covers sampling and sampling distributions. It has 6 main learning objectives, including determining when to use sampling vs a census, distinguishing random and nonrandom sampling, and understanding the impact of the central limit theorem. The chapter outline lists 7 sections that will be covered, such as sampling, sampling distributions of the mean and proportion, and key terms. It provides examples to illustrate the central limit theorem and formulas from it.
This chapter introduces three continuous probability distributions: the uniform, normal, and exponential distributions. It focuses on the normal distribution and how to solve various problems using it, including approximating binomial distributions with the normal. It also covers using the normal distribution to find probabilities, the correction for continuity when approximating binomials, and how to apply the exponential distribution to interarrival time problems. Examples are provided throughout to illustrate how to set up and solve different types of probability problems using these continuous distributions.
This chapter discusses nonparametric statistics including the runs test, Mann-Whitney U test, Wilcoxon matched-pairs signed rank test, Kruskal-Wallis test, Friedman test, and Spearman's rank correlation. These tests are nonparametric alternatives to common parametric tests that do not require the assumptions of normality or equal variances. The chapter provides examples of how to perform and interpret each test.
This chapter introduces simple (bivariate, linear) regression analysis. It covers computing the regression line equation from sample data and interpreting the slope and intercept. It also discusses residual analysis to test regression assumptions and examine model fit, and computing measures like the standard error of the estimate and coefficient of determination to evaluate the model. The chapter teaches how to use the regression model to estimate y values and test hypotheses about the slope and model. The overall goal is for students to understand and apply the key concepts of simple regression.
This chapter discusses statistical inferences about two populations. It covers testing hypotheses and constructing confidence intervals about:
1) The difference in two population means using the z-statistic and t-statistic.
2) The difference in two related populations when the differences are normally distributed.
3) The difference in two population proportions.
4) Two population variances when the populations are normally distributed.
The chapter presents the z-test for differences in two means and the t-test for independent and related samples. It also discusses tests and intervals for differences in proportions and variances. Sample problems and solutions are provided to illustrate the concepts and computations.
This document provides an outline and overview of Chapter 9 from a statistics textbook. The chapter covers hypothesis testing for single populations, including:
- Establishing null and alternative hypotheses
- Understanding Type I and Type II errors
- Testing hypotheses about single population means when the standard deviation is known or unknown
- Testing hypotheses about single population proportions and variances
- Solving for Type II errors
The chapter teaches students how to implement the HTAB (Hypothesis, Test Statistic, Accept/Reject regions, Boundaries, Conclusion) system to scientifically test hypotheses using statistical techniques like z-tests and t-tests. Key concepts covered include one-tailed and two-tailed tests, critical values, p
This document provides an outline and learning objectives for Chapter 5 of a statistics textbook on discrete distributions. The chapter will:
1. Distinguish between discrete and continuous random variables and distributions.
2. Explain how to calculate the mean and variance of discrete distributions.
3. Cover the binomial distribution and how to solve problems using it.
4. Cover the Poisson distribution and how to solve problems using it.
5. Explain how to approximate binomial problems with the Poisson distribution.
6. Cover the hypergeometric distribution and how to solve problems using it.
Chapter 1 introduces statistics and differentiates between descriptive and inferential statistics. It aims to motivate business students to study statistics by presenting applications in business. Some key objectives are to define statistics, discuss its uses in business, and classify data by level of measurement. The chapter also outlines descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, and the different levels of data measurement. It emphasizes that understanding the data level is important for choosing the right analytical techniques.
This document provides an overview of Chapter 7 from a statistics textbook. The chapter covers sampling and sampling distributions. It has 6 main learning objectives, including determining when to use sampling vs a census, distinguishing random and nonrandom sampling, and understanding the impact of the central limit theorem. The chapter outline lists 7 sections that will be covered, such as sampling, sampling distributions of the mean and proportion, and key terms. It provides examples to illustrate the central limit theorem and formulas from it.
This chapter introduces three continuous probability distributions: the uniform, normal, and exponential distributions. It focuses on the normal distribution and how to solve various problems using it, including approximating binomial distributions with the normal. It also covers using the normal distribution to find probabilities, the correction for continuity when approximating binomials, and how to apply the exponential distribution to interarrival time problems. Examples are provided throughout to illustrate how to set up and solve different types of probability problems using these continuous distributions.
This chapter discusses nonparametric statistics including the runs test, Mann-Whitney U test, Wilcoxon matched-pairs signed rank test, Kruskal-Wallis test, Friedman test, and Spearman's rank correlation. These tests are nonparametric alternatives to common parametric tests that do not require the assumptions of normality or equal variances. The chapter provides examples of how to perform and interpret each test.
This chapter introduces simple (bivariate, linear) regression analysis. It covers computing the regression line equation from sample data and interpreting the slope and intercept. It also discusses residual analysis to test regression assumptions and examine model fit, and computing measures like the standard error of the estimate and coefficient of determination to evaluate the model. The chapter teaches how to use the regression model to estimate y values and test hypotheses about the slope and model. The overall goal is for students to understand and apply the key concepts of simple regression.
This chapter discusses statistical inferences about two populations. It covers testing hypotheses and constructing confidence intervals about:
1) The difference in two population means using the z-statistic and t-statistic.
2) The difference in two related populations when the differences are normally distributed.
3) The difference in two population proportions.
4) Two population variances when the populations are normally distributed.
The chapter presents the z-test for differences in two means and the t-test for independent and related samples. It also discusses tests and intervals for differences in proportions and variances. Sample problems and solutions are provided to illustrate the concepts and computations.
This document provides an outline and overview of Chapter 9 from a statistics textbook. The chapter covers hypothesis testing for single populations, including:
- Establishing null and alternative hypotheses
- Understanding Type I and Type II errors
- Testing hypotheses about single population means when the standard deviation is known or unknown
- Testing hypotheses about single population proportions and variances
- Solving for Type II errors
The chapter teaches students how to implement the HTAB (Hypothesis, Test Statistic, Accept/Reject regions, Boundaries, Conclusion) system to scientifically test hypotheses using statistical techniques like z-tests and t-tests. Key concepts covered include one-tailed and two-tailed tests, critical values, p
This document provides an outline and learning objectives for Chapter 5 of a statistics textbook on discrete distributions. The chapter will:
1. Distinguish between discrete and continuous random variables and distributions.
2. Explain how to calculate the mean and variance of discrete distributions.
3. Cover the binomial distribution and how to solve problems using it.
4. Cover the Poisson distribution and how to solve problems using it.
5. Explain how to approximate binomial problems with the Poisson distribution.
6. Cover the hypergeometric distribution and how to solve problems using it.
Chapter 1 introduces statistics and differentiates between descriptive and inferential statistics. It aims to motivate business students to study statistics by presenting applications in business. Some key objectives are to define statistics, discuss its uses in business, and classify data by level of measurement. The chapter also outlines descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, and the different levels of data measurement. It emphasizes that understanding the data level is important for choosing the right analytical techniques.
This document provides an outline and overview of Chapter 3: Descriptive Statistics from a statistics textbook. It discusses key concepts in descriptive statistics including measures of central tendency (mean, median, mode), measures of variability (range, standard deviation), measures of shape (skewness, kurtosis), and correlation. The chapter will cover calculating these statistics for both ungrouped and grouped data, and interpreting them to describe data distributions. It emphasizes that descriptive statistics are used to numerically summarize and characterize data sets.
This document provides an overview of the key concepts and objectives covered in Chapter 4 on probability. The chapter aims to help students understand the different ways of assigning probabilities and how to apply probability rules and laws to solve problems. It emphasizes that there are multiple valid approaches to probability problems. The chapter outlines includes topics like classical vs relative frequency vs subjective probabilities, probability rules like addition and multiplication, and conditional probability. It also provides sample problems and their solutions to illustrate the concepts.
This chapter introduces students to the design of experiments and analysis of variance. It covers one-way and two-way ANOVA, randomized block designs, and interaction. Students learn to compute and interpret results from one-way ANOVA, randomized block designs, and two-way ANOVA. They also learn about multiple comparison tests and when to use them to analyze differences between specific treatment means.
This chapter discusses time series forecasting techniques and index numbers. It begins with an introduction to time series components and measures of forecasting error. Smoothing techniques like moving averages and exponential smoothing are presented. Trend analysis using regression and decomposition of time series data into components are covered. The chapter also discusses autocorrelation, autoregression, and overcoming autocorrelation. It concludes with an introduction to index numbers.
This document provides an overview and outline of Chapter 12 which covers the analysis of categorical data using two chi-square tests: the chi-square goodness-of-fit test and the chi-square test of independence. These tests are useful for analyzing nominal data, such as categories from market research, to determine if observed frequencies match expected distributions or if two variables are independent. The chapter also provides examples of solving problems using these tests and key terms related to categorical data analysis.
The chapter introduces various techniques for summarizing and depicting data through charts and graphs, including frequency distributions, histograms, frequency polygons, ogives, pie charts, stem-and-leaf plots, Pareto charts, and scatter plots. It emphasizes the importance of choosing graphical representations that clearly communicate trends in the data to intended audiences. Sample problems at the end of the chapter provide examples of constructing and interpreting various charts and graphs.
This chapter discusses building multiple regression models. It covers nonlinear variables in regression, qualitative variables and how to use them, and different model building techniques like stepwise regression, forward selection and backward elimination. The chapter aims to help students analyze and interpret nonlinear models, understand dummy variables, and learn how to build and evaluate multiple regression models and detect influential observations. It provides examples of solving regression problems and interpreting their results.
This document provides an overview and outline of Chapter 14: Multiple Regression Analysis from a textbook. It discusses key concepts in multiple regression including developing multiple regression models with two or more predictors, performing significance tests on the overall model and regression coefficients, interpreting residuals, R-squared, and adjusted R-squared values, and interpreting computer output for multiple regression analyses. Examples of multiple regression problems and solutions are provided.
This document provides an overview of Chapter 18 which covers statistical quality control. It discusses the key concepts that will be presented, including quality control, total quality management, process analysis tools like Pareto charts and control charts. It outlines that the chapter will cover the construction and interpretation of x-charts, R-charts, p-charts and c-charts. It also discusses acceptance sampling and how statistical quality control techniques fit into the overall picture of total quality management.
This document provides an overview of the key topics in Chapter 6 on the normal distribution, including:
1) It introduces continuous probability distributions and defines the normal distribution as the most important continuous probability distribution.
2) It explains how the normal distribution can be standardized to have a mean of 0 and standard deviation of 1, known as the standardized normal distribution.
3) It outlines the types of problems that will be solved using the normal distribution, including finding probabilities and percentiles for both the normal and standardized normal distribution.
This chapter discusses decision analysis and various techniques for decision making under certainty, uncertainty, and risk. It covers decision tables, decision trees, expected monetary value, utility theory, and revising probabilities based on sample information. The key techniques taught are maximax, maximin, Hurwicz criterion, minimax regret, expected value, and expected value of perfect and sample information. Decision analysis provides strategies to evaluate alternatives and make optimal decisions under different conditions.
Chapter 8 Confidence Interval Estimation
Estimation Process
Point Estimates
Interval Estimates
Confidence Interval Estimation for the Mean ( Known )
Confidence Interval Estimation for the Mean ( Unknown )
Confidence Interval Estimation for the Proportion
Applied Business Statistics ,ken black , ch 6AbdelmonsifFadl
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Chapter 4: Probability
4.1: Basic Concepts of Probability
Chapter 9 Fundamentals of Hypothesis Testing: One-Sample Tests
Chapter Topic:
Hypothesis Testing Methodology
Z Test for the Mean ( Known)
p-Value Approach to Hypothesis Testing
Connection to Confidence Interval Estimation
One-Tail Tests
t Test for the Mean ( Unknown)
Z Test for the Proportion
Potential Hypothesis-Testing Pitfalls and Ethical Issues
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2.2: Histograms
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Chapter 5: Discrete Probability Distribution
5.1: Probability Distribution
This document defines discrete and continuous random variables and provides examples of each. It then focuses on discrete random variables and probability distributions. Specifically, it discusses the binomial probability distribution, giving its formula and providing examples of calculating binomial probabilities. It also discusses properties of the binomial distribution such as its shape and mean, and shows how binomial tables can be used to find probabilities.
This document provides a summary of a time series analysis of real GDP and the share of agriculture and allied sectors in India. It includes an acknowledgment, abstract, introduction on time series analysis and econometric theory. It also discusses the importance of stationary stochastic processes, difference stationary versus trend stationary processes, and the unit root test for determining stationarity. The overall summary is that the document examines the relationship between total Indian GDP and agriculture GDP using time series analysis and unit root tests on annual data from 1954-2013.
This document outlines key concepts related to constructing confidence intervals for estimating population means and proportions. It discusses how to calculate confidence intervals when the population standard deviation is known or unknown. Specifically, it provides the formulas and assumptions for constructing confidence intervals for a population mean using the normal and t-distributions. It also outlines how to calculate confidence intervals for a population proportion using the normal approximation. Examples are provided to demonstrate how to construct 95% confidence intervals for a mean and proportion based on sample data.
Ch3_Statistical Analysis and Random Error Estimation.pdfVamshi962726
Here are the steps to solve this example:
(a) Compute the sample statistics:
Mean (x̅) = (Σxi)/n = (56.13)/10 = 5.613 cm
Standard deviation (s) = √[(Σ(xi - x̅)2)/(n-1)] = 0.6266 cm
(b) The interval over which 95% of measurements should lie is:
x̅ ± t0.025,9s = 5.613 ± 2.262(0.6266) = 5.613 ± 1.417 cm
(c) The estimated true mean value at 95% probability is:
μx = x
This document provides an outline and overview of Chapter 3: Descriptive Statistics from a statistics textbook. It discusses key concepts in descriptive statistics including measures of central tendency (mean, median, mode), measures of variability (range, standard deviation), measures of shape (skewness, kurtosis), and correlation. The chapter will cover calculating these statistics for both ungrouped and grouped data, and interpreting them to describe data distributions. It emphasizes that descriptive statistics are used to numerically summarize and characterize data sets.
This document provides an overview of the key concepts and objectives covered in Chapter 4 on probability. The chapter aims to help students understand the different ways of assigning probabilities and how to apply probability rules and laws to solve problems. It emphasizes that there are multiple valid approaches to probability problems. The chapter outlines includes topics like classical vs relative frequency vs subjective probabilities, probability rules like addition and multiplication, and conditional probability. It also provides sample problems and their solutions to illustrate the concepts.
This chapter introduces students to the design of experiments and analysis of variance. It covers one-way and two-way ANOVA, randomized block designs, and interaction. Students learn to compute and interpret results from one-way ANOVA, randomized block designs, and two-way ANOVA. They also learn about multiple comparison tests and when to use them to analyze differences between specific treatment means.
This chapter discusses time series forecasting techniques and index numbers. It begins with an introduction to time series components and measures of forecasting error. Smoothing techniques like moving averages and exponential smoothing are presented. Trend analysis using regression and decomposition of time series data into components are covered. The chapter also discusses autocorrelation, autoregression, and overcoming autocorrelation. It concludes with an introduction to index numbers.
This document provides an overview and outline of Chapter 12 which covers the analysis of categorical data using two chi-square tests: the chi-square goodness-of-fit test and the chi-square test of independence. These tests are useful for analyzing nominal data, such as categories from market research, to determine if observed frequencies match expected distributions or if two variables are independent. The chapter also provides examples of solving problems using these tests and key terms related to categorical data analysis.
The chapter introduces various techniques for summarizing and depicting data through charts and graphs, including frequency distributions, histograms, frequency polygons, ogives, pie charts, stem-and-leaf plots, Pareto charts, and scatter plots. It emphasizes the importance of choosing graphical representations that clearly communicate trends in the data to intended audiences. Sample problems at the end of the chapter provide examples of constructing and interpreting various charts and graphs.
This chapter discusses building multiple regression models. It covers nonlinear variables in regression, qualitative variables and how to use them, and different model building techniques like stepwise regression, forward selection and backward elimination. The chapter aims to help students analyze and interpret nonlinear models, understand dummy variables, and learn how to build and evaluate multiple regression models and detect influential observations. It provides examples of solving regression problems and interpreting their results.
This document provides an overview and outline of Chapter 14: Multiple Regression Analysis from a textbook. It discusses key concepts in multiple regression including developing multiple regression models with two or more predictors, performing significance tests on the overall model and regression coefficients, interpreting residuals, R-squared, and adjusted R-squared values, and interpreting computer output for multiple regression analyses. Examples of multiple regression problems and solutions are provided.
This document provides an overview of Chapter 18 which covers statistical quality control. It discusses the key concepts that will be presented, including quality control, total quality management, process analysis tools like Pareto charts and control charts. It outlines that the chapter will cover the construction and interpretation of x-charts, R-charts, p-charts and c-charts. It also discusses acceptance sampling and how statistical quality control techniques fit into the overall picture of total quality management.
This document provides an overview of the key topics in Chapter 6 on the normal distribution, including:
1) It introduces continuous probability distributions and defines the normal distribution as the most important continuous probability distribution.
2) It explains how the normal distribution can be standardized to have a mean of 0 and standard deviation of 1, known as the standardized normal distribution.
3) It outlines the types of problems that will be solved using the normal distribution, including finding probabilities and percentiles for both the normal and standardized normal distribution.
This chapter discusses decision analysis and various techniques for decision making under certainty, uncertainty, and risk. It covers decision tables, decision trees, expected monetary value, utility theory, and revising probabilities based on sample information. The key techniques taught are maximax, maximin, Hurwicz criterion, minimax regret, expected value, and expected value of perfect and sample information. Decision analysis provides strategies to evaluate alternatives and make optimal decisions under different conditions.
Chapter 8 Confidence Interval Estimation
Estimation Process
Point Estimates
Interval Estimates
Confidence Interval Estimation for the Mean ( Known )
Confidence Interval Estimation for the Mean ( Unknown )
Confidence Interval Estimation for the Proportion
Applied Business Statistics ,ken black , ch 6AbdelmonsifFadl
This chapter summary covers key concepts about continuous probability distributions discussed in Chapter 6 of the textbook "Business Statistics, 6th ed." by Ken Black. The chapter objectives are to understand the uniform distribution, appreciate the importance of the normal distribution, and know how to solve normal distribution problems. It discusses the uniform, normal, and exponential distributions. It explains how to calculate probabilities using the normal distribution and z-scores. It also discusses when the normal distribution can be used to approximate the binomial distribution.
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Chapter 4: Probability
4.1: Basic Concepts of Probability
Chapter 9 Fundamentals of Hypothesis Testing: One-Sample Tests
Chapter Topic:
Hypothesis Testing Methodology
Z Test for the Mean ( Known)
p-Value Approach to Hypothesis Testing
Connection to Confidence Interval Estimation
One-Tail Tests
t Test for the Mean ( Unknown)
Z Test for the Proportion
Potential Hypothesis-Testing Pitfalls and Ethical Issues
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2.2: Histograms
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Chapter 5: Discrete Probability Distribution
5.1: Probability Distribution
This document defines discrete and continuous random variables and provides examples of each. It then focuses on discrete random variables and probability distributions. Specifically, it discusses the binomial probability distribution, giving its formula and providing examples of calculating binomial probabilities. It also discusses properties of the binomial distribution such as its shape and mean, and shows how binomial tables can be used to find probabilities.
This document provides a summary of a time series analysis of real GDP and the share of agriculture and allied sectors in India. It includes an acknowledgment, abstract, introduction on time series analysis and econometric theory. It also discusses the importance of stationary stochastic processes, difference stationary versus trend stationary processes, and the unit root test for determining stationarity. The overall summary is that the document examines the relationship between total Indian GDP and agriculture GDP using time series analysis and unit root tests on annual data from 1954-2013.
This document outlines key concepts related to constructing confidence intervals for estimating population means and proportions. It discusses how to calculate confidence intervals when the population standard deviation is known or unknown. Specifically, it provides the formulas and assumptions for constructing confidence intervals for a population mean using the normal and t-distributions. It also outlines how to calculate confidence intervals for a population proportion using the normal approximation. Examples are provided to demonstrate how to construct 95% confidence intervals for a mean and proportion based on sample data.
Ch3_Statistical Analysis and Random Error Estimation.pdfVamshi962726
Here are the steps to solve this example:
(a) Compute the sample statistics:
Mean (x̅) = (Σxi)/n = (56.13)/10 = 5.613 cm
Standard deviation (s) = √[(Σ(xi - x̅)2)/(n-1)] = 0.6266 cm
(b) The interval over which 95% of measurements should lie is:
x̅ ± t0.025,9s = 5.613 ± 2.262(0.6266) = 5.613 ± 1.417 cm
(c) The estimated true mean value at 95% probability is:
μx = x
The document discusses estimation and different types of estimates used to estimate population parameters based on sample data. Point estimates provide a single value while interval estimates provide a range of values. Good estimators are unbiased, efficient, and consistent. Common point estimators are the sample mean and sample standard deviation. Interval estimates use the point estimate plus/minus a margin of error calculated from the standard error. Confidence intervals provide a probability that the population parameter lies within the interval estimate.
1) The sample shows the mean weight of men is 172.55 lbs with a standard deviation of 26 lbs.
2) A 95% confidence interval for the population mean weight is estimated to be between 164.49 lbs and 180.61 lbs.
3) This suggests that the outdated estimate of 166.3 lbs used for safety capacities is likely an underestimate, and updating to the point estimate of 172.55 lbs could help prevent overloading issues.
This document provides an overview of confidence interval estimation. It discusses constructing confidence intervals for the mean and proportion of a population. The chapter outlines how to determine confidence intervals when the population standard deviation is known or unknown. It also covers how to calculate the required sample size. The document uses examples and formulas to demonstrate how to establish point and interval estimates for a population parameter with a given level of confidence based on a random sample.
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Chapter 7: Estimating Parameters and Determining Sample Sizes
7.2: Estimating a Population Mean
Inferential statistics are used to draw conclusions about populations based on samples. The two primary inferential methods are estimation and hypothesis testing. Estimation involves using sample statistics to estimate unknown population parameters, such as means or proportions. Interval estimation provides a range of plausible values for the population parameter based on the sample data and a level of confidence, such as a 95% confidence interval. The width of the confidence interval depends on factors like the sample size, standard deviation, and desired confidence level.
Here are the key steps to construct confidence intervals in R:
1. Generate sample data from a population distribution. For example, to generate a random sample of size 30 from a normal distribution with mean 100 and standard deviation 15:
x <- rnorm(30, 100, 15)
2. Calculate the sample mean and standard deviation:
mean(x)
sd(x)
3. Determine the appropriate t-statistic value based on the confidence level and degrees of freedom (n-1). For example, for a 95% CI with 29 df, the t-stat is 2.045:
qt(0.975, 29)
4. Calculate the confidence interval limits as:
This document provides solutions to statistical estimation and confidence interval problems. It defines key statistical concepts like confidence level, margin of error, and t and chi-square distributions. Several multi-part problems are solved involving determining sample sizes needed, calculating point estimates and confidence intervals for means, proportions, variances and standard deviations using the relevant statistical formulas and distributions.
1) The document provides information about statistics homework help and tutoring services offered by Homework Guru. It discusses various types of statistics help available, including online tutoring, homework help, and exam preparation.
2) Key aspects of their tutoring services are highlighted, including the qualifications of tutors, availability, and interactive online classrooms. Confidence intervals and how to calculate them are also explained in detail.
3) Examples are given to demonstrate how to calculate 95% and 99% confidence intervals for a population mean when the population standard deviation is known or unknown. Interval estimation procedures and when to use z-tests or t-tests are summarized.
This document provides an overview and objectives for Chapter 3 of the textbook "Statistical Techniques in Business and Economics" by Lind. The chapter covers describing data through numerical measures of central tendency (mean, median, mode) and dispersion (range, variance, standard deviation). It includes examples of computing various measures like the weighted mean, median, mode, and interpreting their relationships. The document also lists learning activities for students such as reading the chapter, watching video lectures, completing practice problems in the book, and participating in an online discussion forum.
This document discusses confidence intervals, which are interval estimates of population parameters that indicate the reliability of sample estimates. The document defines confidence intervals and explains how they are constructed. It also discusses point estimates versus interval estimates and describes how to calculate confidence intervals for means, proportions, and when the population standard deviation is unknown using the t-distribution. Examples are provided to illustrate how to construct confidence intervals in different situations.
This document discusses methods for estimating population parameters from sample data. It defines a point estimate as a specific numerical value of a population parameter, such as using the sample mean to estimate the population mean. An interval estimate provides a range of values that may contain the true population parameter. The document presents examples of how to calculate point estimates of population means by taking the average of sample means from subsets of data.
This document provides examples and explanations of statistical inference and constructing confidence intervals. It discusses two simple examples: a lady tasting tea and detecting human energy fields. It then explains how to calculate probabilities of these events occurring by chance and use them to assess abilities. The document also covers calculating standard errors and using them to construct confidence intervals for means, proportions, differences in means, and differences in proportions. Examples are provided for estimating population parameters from sample data, including average family income, university tuitions, and presidential approval ratings.
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Chapter 7: Estimating Parameters and Determining Sample Sizes
7.3: Estimating a Population Standard Deviation or Variance
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Chapter 7: Estimating Parameters and Determining Sample Sizes
7.3: Estimating a Population Standard Deviation or Variance
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SAMPLING MEAN:
DEFINITION:
The term sampling mean is a statistical term used to describe the properties of statistical distributions. In statistical terms, the sample meanfrom a group of observations is an estimate of the population mean. Given a sample of size n, consider n independent random variables X1, X2... Xn, each corresponding to one randomly selected observation. Each of these variables has the distribution of the population, with mean and standard deviation. The sample mean is defined to be
WHAT IT IS USED FOR:
It is also used to measure central tendency of the numbers in a database. It can also be said that it is nothing more than a balance point between the number and the low numbers.
HOW TO CALCULATE IT:
To calculate this, just add up all the numbers, then divide by how many numbers there are.
Example: what is the mean of 2, 7, and 9?
Add the numbers: 2 + 7 + 9 = 18
Divide by how many numbers (i.e., we added 3 numbers): 18 ÷ 3 = 6
So the Mean is 6
SAMPLE VARIANCE:
DEFINITION:
The sample variance, s2, is used to calculate how varied a sample is. A sample is a select number of items taken from a population. For example, if you are measuring American people’s weights, it wouldn’t be feasible (from either a time or a monetary standpoint) for you to measure the weights of every person in the population. The solution is to take a sample of the population, say 1000 people, and use that sample size to estimate the actual weights of the whole population.
WHAT IT IS USED FOR:
The sample variance helps you to figure out the spread out in the data you have collected or are going to analyze. In statistical terminology, it can be defined as the average of the squared differences from the mean.
HOW TO CALCULATE IT:
Given below are steps of how a sample variance is calculated:
· Determine the mean
· Then for each number: subtract the Mean and square the result
· Then work out the mean of those squared differences.
To work out the mean, add up all the values then divide by the number of data points.
First add up all the values from the previous step.
But how do we say "add them all up" in mathematics? We use the Roman letter Sigma: Σ
The handy Sigma Notation says to sum up as many terms as we want.
· Next we need to divide by the number of data points, which is simply done by multiplying by "1/N":
Statistically it can be stated by the following:
·
· This value is the variance
EXAMPLE:
Sam has 20 Rose Bushes.
The number of flowers on each b.
This document discusses confidence intervals for estimating population parameters. It provides examples of constructing point and interval estimates for the population mean and proportion from sample data. Confidence intervals allow us to estimate a range of plausible values for the true population parameter based on the sample results and desired confidence level, rather than just a single point value. The width of the confidence interval depends on the sample size and confidence level, with larger samples and lower confidence levels producing narrower intervals.
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Chapter 7: Estimating Parameters and Determining Sample Sizes
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1. Chapter 8: Statistical Inference: Estimation for Single Populations 1
Chapter 8
Statistical Inference: Estimation for Single Populations
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The overall learning objective of Chapter 8 is to help you understand estimating
parameters of single populations, thereby enabling you to:
1. Know the difference between point and interval estimation.
2. Estimate a population mean from a sample mean when σ is known.
3. Estimate a population mean from a sample mean when σ is unknown.
4. Estimate a population proportion from a sample proportion.
5. Estimate the population variance from a sample variance.
6. Estimate the minimum sample size necessary to achieve given statistical
goals.
2. Chapter 8: Statistical Inference: Estimation for Single Populations 2
CHAPTER TEACHING STRATEGY
Chapter 8 is the student's introduction to interval estimation and
estimation of sample size. In this chapter, the concept of point estimate is
discussed along with the notion that as each sample changes in all likelihood so
will the point estimate. From this, the student can see that an interval estimate
may be more usable as a one-time proposition than the point estimate. The
confidence interval formulas for large sample means and proportions can be
presented as mere algebraic manipulations of formulas developed in chapter 7
from the Central Limit Theorem.
It is very important that students begin to understand the difference
between mean and proportions. Means can be generated by averaging some sort
of measurable item such as age, sales, volume, test score, etc. Proportions are
computed by counting the number of items containing a characteristic of interest
out of the total number of items. Examples might be proportion of people
carrying a VISA card, proportion of items that are defective, proportion of market
purchasing brand A. In addition, students can begin to see that sometimes single
samples are taken and analyzed; but that other times, two samples are taken in
order to compare two brands, two techniques, two conditions, male/female, etc.
In an effort to understand the impact of variables on confidence intervals,
it may be useful to ask the students what would happen to a confidence interval if
the sample size is varied or the confidence is increased or decreased. Such
consideration helps the student see in a different light the items that make up a
confidence interval. The student can see that increasing the sample size, reduces
the width of the confidence interval all other things being constant or that it
increases confidence if other things are held constant. Business students probably
understand that increasing sample size costs more and thus there are trade-offs in
the research set-up.
In addition, it is probably worthwhile to have some discussion with
students regarding the meaning of confidence, say 95%. The idea is presented in
the chapter that if 100 samples are randomly taken from a population and 95%
confidence intervals are computed on each sample, that 95%(100) or 95 intervals
should contain the parameter of estimation and approximately 5 will not. In most
cases, only one confidence interval is computed, not 100, so the 95% confidence
puts the odds in the researcher's favor. It should be pointed out, however, that the
confidence interval computed may not contain the parameter of interest.
This chapter introduces the student to the t distribution to estimate
population means when σ is unknown. Emphasize that this
applies only when the population is normally distributed. The student will
observe that the t formula is essentially the same as the z formula and that it is the
table that is different. When the population is normally distributed and σ is
known, the z formula can be used even for small samples.
3. Chapter 8: Statistical Inference: Estimation for Single Populations 3
A formula is given in chapter 8 for estimating the population variance.
Here the student is introduced to the chi-square distribution. An assumption
underlying the use of this technique is that the population is normally distributed.
The use of the chi-square statistic to estimate the population variance is extremely
sensitive to violations of this assumption. For this reason, exercise extreme
caution is using this technique. Some statisticians omit this technique from
consideration.
Lastly, this chapter contains a section on the estimation of sample size.
One of the more common questions asked of statisticians is: "How large of a
sample size should I take?" In this section, it should be emphasized that sample
size estimation gives the researcher a "ball park" figure as to how many to sample.
The “error of estimation “ is a measure of the sampling error. It is also equal to
the + error of the interval shown earlier in the chapter.
CHAPTER OUTLINE
8.1 Estimating the Population Mean Using the z Statistic (σ known).
Finite Correction Factor
Estimating the Population Mean Using the z Statistic when the
Sample Size is Small
Using the Computer to Construct z Confidence Intervals for the
Mean
8.2 Estimating the Population Mean Using the t Statistic (σ unknown).
The t Distribution
Robustness
Characteristics of the t Distribution.
Reading the t Distribution Table
Confidence Intervals to Estimate the Population Mean Using the t
Statistic
4. Chapter 8: Statistical Inference: Estimation for Single Populations 4
Using the Computer to Construct t Confidence Intervals for the
Mean
8.3 Estimating the Population Proportion
Using the Computer to Construct Confidence Intervals for the
Population Proportion
8.4 Estimating the Population Variance
8.5 Estimating Sample Size
Sample Size When Estimating µ
Determining Sample Size When Estimating p
KEY WORDS
Bounds Point Estimate
Chi-square Distribution Robust
Degrees of Freedom(df) Sample-Size Estimation
Error of Estimation t Distribution
Interval Estimate t Value
5. Chapter 8: Statistical Inference: Estimation for Single Populations 5
SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS IN CHAPTER 8
8.1 a) x = 25 σ = 3.5 n = 60
95% Confidence z.025 = 1.96
x + z
n
σ
= 25 + 1.96
60
5.3
= 25 + 0.89 = 24.11 < µ < 25.89
b) x = 119.6 σ = 23.89 n = 75
98% Confidence z.01 = 2.33
x + z
n
σ
= 119.6 + 2.33
75
89.2
= 119.6 ± 6.43 = 113.17 < µ < 126.03
c) x = 3.419 σ = 0.974 n = 32
90% C.I. z.05 = 1.645
x + z
n
σ
= 3.419 + 1.645
32
974.0
= 3.419 ± .283 = 3.136 < µ < 3.702
d) x = 56.7 σ = 12.1 N = 500 n = 47
80% C.I. z.10 = 1.28
x ± z
1−
−
N
nN
n
σ
= 56.7 + 1.28
1500
47500
47
1.12
−
−
=
56.7 ± 2.15 = 54.55 < µ < 58.85
6. Chapter 8: Statistical Inference: Estimation for Single Populations 6
8.2 n = 36 x = 211 σ = 23
95% C.I. z.025 = 1.96
x ± z
n
σ
= 211 ± 1.96
36
2
= 211 ± 7.51 = 203.49 < µ < 218.51
8.3 n = 81 x = 47 σ = 5.89
90% C.I. z.05=1.645
x ± z
n
σ
= 47 ± 1.645
81
89.5
= 47 ± 1.08 = 45.92 < µ < 48.08
8.4 n = 70 σ2
= 49 x = 90.4
x = 90.4 Point Estimate
94% C.I. z.03 = 1.88
x + z
n
σ
= 90.4 ± 1.88
70
49
= 90.4 ± 1.57 = 88.83 < µ < 91.97
8.5 n = 39 N = 200 x = 66 σ = 11
96% C.I. z.02 = 2.05
x ± z
1−
−
N
nN
n
σ
= 66 ± 2.05
1200
39200
9
11
−
−
=
66 ± 3.25 = 62.75 < µ < 69.25
x = 66 Point Estimate
7. Chapter 8: Statistical Inference: Estimation for Single Populations 7
8.6 n = 120 x = 18.72 σ = 0.8735
99% C.I. z.005 = 2.575
x = 18.72 Point Estimate
x + z
n
σ
= 18.72 ± 2.575
120
8735.0
= 8.72 ± .21 = 18.51 < µ < 18.93
8.7 N = 1500 n = 187 x = 5.3 years σ = 1.28 years
95% C.I. z.025 = 1.96
x = 5.3 years Point Estimate
x ± z
1−
−
N
nN
n
σ
= 5.3 ± 1.96
11500
1871500
187
28.1
−
−
=
5.3 ± .17 = 5.13 < µ < 5.47
8.8 n = 24 x = 5.656 σ = 3.229
90% C.I. z.05 = 1.645
x ± z
n
σ
= 5.625 ± 1.645
24
23.3
= 5.625 ± 1.085 = 4.540 < µ < 6.710
8.9 n = 36 x = 3.306 σ = 1.17
98% C.I. z.01 = 2.33
x ± z
n
σ
= 3.306 ± 2.33
36
17.1
= 3.306 ± .454 = 2.852 < µ < 3.760
8. Chapter 8: Statistical Inference: Estimation for Single Populations 8
8.10 n = 36 x = 2.139 σ = .113
x = 2.139 Point Estimate
90% C.I. z.05 = 1.645
x ± z
n
σ
= 2.139 ± 1.645
36
)113(.
= 2.139 ± .03 = 2.109 < µ < 2.169
8.11 µ = 27.4 95% confidence interval n = 45
x = 24.533 σ = 5.124
z = + 1.96
Confidence interval: x + z
n
σ
= 24.533 + 1.96
45
124.5
=
24.533 + 1.497 = 23.036 < µµµµ < 26.030
8.12 The point estimate is 0.5765. n = 41
The assumed standard deviation is 0.1394
99% level of confidence: z = + 1.96
Confidence interval: 0.5336 < µ < 0.6193
Error of the estimate: 0.6193 - 0.5765 = 0.0428
9. Chapter 8: Statistical Inference: Estimation for Single Populations 9
8.13 n = 13 x = 45.62 s = 5.694 df = 13 – 1 = 12
95% Confidence Interval
α/2=.025
t.025,12 = 2.179
n
s
tx ± = 45.62 ± 2.179
13
694.5
= 45.62 ± 3.44 = 42.18 < µ < 49.06
8.14 n = 12 x = 319.17 s = 9.104 df = 12 - 1 = 11
90% confidence interval
α/2 = .05 t.05,11 = 1.796
n
s
tx ± = 319.17 ± (1.796)
12
104.9
= 319.17 ± 4.72 = 314.45 < µ < 323.89
8.15 n = 41 x = 128.4 s = 20.64 df = 41 – 1 = 40
98% Confidence Interval
α/2=.01
t.01,40 = 2.423
n
s
tx ± = 128.4 ± 2.423
27
6.20
= 128.4 ± 9.61 = 118.79 < µ < 138.01
x = 128.4 Point Estimate
10. Chapter 8: Statistical Inference: Estimation for Single Populations 10
8.16 n = 15 x = 2.364 s2
= 0.81 df = 15 – 1 = 14
90% Confidence interval
α/2=.05
t.05,14 = 1.761
n
s
tx ± = 2.364 ± 1.761
15
81.0
= 2.364 ± .409 = 1.955 < µ < 2.773
8.17 n = 25 x = 16.088 s = .817 df = 25 – 1 = 24
99% Confidence Interval
α/2=.005
t.005,24 = 2.797
n
s
tx ± = 16.088 ± 2.797
25
817.
= 16.088 ± .457 = 15.631 < µ < 16.545
x = 16.088 Point Estimate
8.18 n = 22 x = 1,192 s = 279 df = n - 1 = 21
98% CI and α/2 = .01 t.01,21 = 2.518
n
s
tx ± = 1,192 + (2.518)
22
279
= 1,192 + 149.78 = 1,042.22 < µµµµ < 1,341.78
11. Chapter 8: Statistical Inference: Estimation for Single Populations 11
8.19 n = 20 df = 19 95% CI t.025,19 = 2.093
x = 2.36116 s = 0.19721
2.36116 + 2.093
20
1972.0
= 2.36116 + 0.0923 = 2.26886 < µµµµ < 2.45346
Point Estimate = 2.36116
Error = 0.0923
8.20 n = 28 x = 5.335 s = 2.016 df = 28 – 1 = 27
90% Confidence Interval α/2=.05
t.05,27 = 1.703
n
s
tx ± = 5.335 ± 1.703
28
016.2
= 5.335 + .649 = 4.686 < µ < 5.984
8.21 n = 10 x = 49.8 s = 18.22 df = 10 – 1 = 9
95% Confidence α/2=.025 t.025,9 = 2.262
n
s
tx ± = 49.8 ± 2.262
10
22.18
= 49.8 + 13.03 = 36.77 < µ < 62.83
12. Chapter 8: Statistical Inference: Estimation for Single Populations 12
8.22 n = 14, 98% confidence, α/2 = .01, df = 13
t.01,13 = 2.650
from data: x = 152.16 s = 14.42
confidence interval:
n
s
tx ± = 152.16 + 2.65
14
42.14
=
152.16 + 10.21 = 141.95 < µµµµ < 162.37
The point estimate is 152.16
8.23 a) n = 44 pˆ =.51 99% C.I. z.005 = 2.575
n
qp
zp
ˆˆ
ˆ
⋅
± = .51 ± 2.575
44
)49)(.51(.
= .51 ± .194 = .316 < p< .704
b) n = 300 pˆ = .82 95% C.I. z.025 = 1.96
n
qp
zp
ˆˆ
ˆ
⋅
± = .82 ± 1.96
300
)18)(.82(.
= .82 ± .043 = .777 < p < .863
c) n = 1150 pˆ = .48 90% C.I. z.05 = 1.645
n
qp
zp
ˆˆ
ˆ
⋅
± = .48 ± 1.645
1150
)52)(.48(.
= .48 ± .024 = .456 < p < .504
d) n = 95 pˆ = .32 88% C.I. z.06 = 1.555
n
qp
zp
ˆˆ
ˆ
⋅
± = .32 ± 1.555
95
)68)(.32(.
= .32 ± .074 = .246 < p < .394
13. Chapter 8: Statistical Inference: Estimation for Single Populations 13
8.24 a) n = 116 x = 57 99% C.I. z.005 = 2.575
pˆ =
116
57
=
n
x
= .49
n
qp
zp
ˆˆ
ˆ
⋅
± = .49 ± 2.575
116
)51)(.49(.
= .49 ± .12 = .37 < p < .61
b) n = 800 x = 479 97% C.I. z.015 = 2.17
pˆ =
800
479
=
n
x
= .60
n
qp
zp
ˆˆ
ˆ
⋅
± = .60 ± 2.17
800
)40)(.60(.
= .60 ± .038 = .562 < p < .638
c) n = 240 x = 106 85% C.I. z.075 = 1.44
pˆ =
240
106
=
n
x
= .44
n
qp
zp
ˆˆ
ˆ
⋅
± = .44 ± 1.44
240
)56)(.44(.
= .44 ± .046 = .394 < p < .486
d) n = 60 x = 21 90% C.I. z.05 = 1.645
pˆ =
60
21
=
n
x
= .35
n
qp
zp
ˆˆ
ˆ
⋅
± = .35 ± 1.645
60
)65)(.35(.
= .35 ± .10 = .25 < p < .45
14. Chapter 8: Statistical Inference: Estimation for Single Populations 14
8.25 n = 85 x = 40 90% C.I. z.05 = 1.645
pˆ =
85
40
=
n
x
= .47
n
qp
zp
ˆˆ
ˆ
⋅
± = .47 ± 1.645
85
)53)(.47(.
= .47 ± .09 = .38 < p < .56
95% C.I. z.025 = 1.96
n
qp
zp
ˆˆ
ˆ
⋅
± = .47 ± 1.96
85
)53)(.47(.
= .47 ± .106 = .364 < p < .576
99% C.I. z.005 = 2.575
n
qp
zp
ˆˆ
ˆ
⋅
± = .47 ± 2.575
85
)53)(.47(.
= .47 ± .14 = .33 < p < .61
All things being constant, as the confidence increased, the width of the interval
increased.
8.26 n = 1003 pˆ = .245 99% CI z.005 = 2.575
n
qp
zp
ˆˆ
ˆ
⋅
± = .245 + 2.575
1003
)755)(.245(.
= .245 + .035 = .21 < p < .28
15. Chapter 8: Statistical Inference: Estimation for Single Populations 15
8.27 n = 560 pˆ = .47 95% CI z.025 = 1.96
n
qp
zp
ˆˆ
ˆ
⋅
± = .47 + 1.96
560
)53)(.47(.
= .47 + .0413 = .4287 < p < .5113
n = 560 pˆ = .28 90% CI z.05 = 1.645
n
qp
zp
ˆˆ
ˆ
⋅
± = .28 + 1.645
560
)72)(.28(.
= .28 + .0312 = .2488 < p < .3112
8.28 n = 1250 x = 997 98% C.I. z.01 = 2.33
pˆ =
1250
997
=
n
x
= .80
n
qp
zp
ˆˆ
ˆ
⋅
± = .80 ± 2.33
1250
)20)(.80(.
= .80 ± .026 = .774 < p < .826
8.29 n = 3481 x = 927
pˆ =
3481
927
=
n
x
= .266
a) pˆ = .266 Point Estimate
b) 99% C.I. z.005 = 2.575
n
qp
zp
ˆˆ
ˆ
⋅
± = .266 + 2.575
3481
)734)(.266(.
= .266 ± .02 =
.246 < p < .286
16. Chapter 8: Statistical Inference: Estimation for Single Populations 16
8.30 n = 89 x = 48 85% C.I. z.075 = 1.44
pˆ =
89
48
=
n
x
= .54
n
qp
zp
ˆˆ
ˆ
⋅
± = .54 ± 1.44
89
)46)(.54(.
= .54 ± .076 = .464 < p < .616
8.31 pˆ = .63 n = 672 95% Confidence z = + 1.96
n
qp
zp
ˆˆ
ˆ
⋅
± = .63 + 1.96
672
)37)(.63(.
= .63 + .0365 = .5935 < p < .6665
8.32 a) n = 12 x = 28.4 s2
= 44.9 99% C.I. df = 12 – 1 = 11
χ2
.995,11 = 2.60321 χ2
.005,11 = 26.7569
7569.26
)9.44)(112( −
< σ2
<
60321.2
)9.44)(112( −
18.46 < σ2
< 189.73
b) n = 7 x = 4.37 s = 1.24 s2
= 1.5376
95% C.I. df = 12 – 1 = 11
χ2
.975,6 = 1.237347 χ2
.025,6 = 14.4494
4494.14
)5376.1)(17( −
< σ2
<
237347.1
)5376.1)(17( −
0.64 < σ2
< 7.46
c) n = 20 x = 105 s = 32 s2
= 1024
90% C.I. df = 20 – 1 = 19
27. Chapter 8: Statistical Inference: Estimation for Single Populations 27
8.54 n = 39 x = 37.256 σ = 3.891
90% confidence z.05 = 1.645
39
891.3
645.1256.37 ±=±
n
zx
σ
= 37.256 ± 1.025
36.231 < µ < 38.281
8.55 σ = 6 E=1 98% Confidence z.98 = 2.33
n = 2
22
2
22
1
)6()33.2(
=
E
z σ
= 195.44
Sample 196
8.56 n = 1,255 x = 714 95% Confidence z.025 = 1.96
1255
714
ˆ =p = .569
255,1
)431)(.569(.
96.1569.
ˆˆ
ˆ ±=
⋅
±
n
qp
zp = .569 ± .027
.542 < p < .596
28. Chapter 8: Statistical Inference: Estimation for Single Populations 28
8.57 n = 41 s = 21 x = 128 98% C.I. df = 41 – 1 = 40
t.01,40 = 2.423
Point Estimate = $128
25
21
423.2128 ±=±
n
s
tx = 128 + 7.947
120.053 < µµµµ < 135.947
Interval Width = 135.947 – 120.053 = 15.894
8.58 n = 60 x = 6.717 σ = 3.06 N =300
98% Confidence z.01 = 2.33
1300
60300
60
06.3
33.2717.6
1 −
−
±=
−
−
±
N
nN
n
zx
σ
=
6.717 ± 0.825 =
5.892 < µ < 7.542
8.59 E = $20 Range = $600 - $30 = $570
1/4 Range = (.25)($570) = $142.50
95% Confidence z.025 = 1.96
n = 2
22
2
22
20
)50.142()96.1(
=
E
z σ
= 195.02
Sample 196
29. Chapter 8: Statistical Inference: Estimation for Single Populations 29
8.60 n = 245 x = 189 90% Confidence z.05= 1.645
245
189
ˆ ==
n
x
p = .77
245
)23)(.77(.
645.177.
ˆˆ
ˆ ±=
⋅
±
n
qp
zp = .77 ± .044
.726 < p < .814
8.61 n = 90 x = 30 95% Confidence z.025 = 1.96
90
30
ˆ ==
n
x
p = .33
90
)67)(.33(.
96.133.
ˆˆ
ˆ ±=
⋅
±
n
qp
zp = .33 ± .097
.233 < p < .427
8.62 n = 12 x = 43.7 s2
= 228 df = 12 – 1 = 11 95% C.I.
t.025,11 = 2.201
12
228
201.27.43 ±=±
n
s
tx = 43.7 + 9.59
34.11 < µµµµ < 53.29
χ2
.975,11 = 3.81575 χ2
.025,11 = 21.92
92.21
)228)(112( −
< σ2
<
81575.3
)228)(112( −
114.42 < σ2
< 657.28
30. Chapter 8: Statistical Inference: Estimation for Single Populations 30
8.63 n = 27 x = 4.82 s = 0.37 df = 26
95% CI: t.025,26 = 2.056
27
37.0
056.282.4 ±=±
n
s
tx = 4.82 + .1464
4.6736 < µ < 4.9664
We are 95% confident that µ does not equal 4.50.
8.64 n = 77 x = 2.48 σ = 12
95% Confidence z.025 = 1.96
77
12
96.148.2 ±=±
n
zx
σ
= 2.48 ± 2.68
-0.20 < µ < 5.16
The point estimate is 2.48
The interval is inconclusive. It says that we are 95% confident that the average
arrival time is somewhere between .20 of a minute (12 seconds) early and 5.16
minutes late. Since zero is in the interval, there is a possibility that on average the
flights are on time.
8.65 n = 560 pˆ =.33
99% Confidence z.005= 2.575
560
)67)(.33(.
575.233.
ˆˆ
ˆ ±=
⋅
±
n
qp
zp = .33 ± (2.575) = .33 ± .05
.28 < p < .38
32. Chapter 8: Statistical Inference: Estimation for Single Populations 32
8.70 The sample mean fill for the 58 cans is 11.9788 oz. with a standard deviation of
.0556 oz. The 99% confidence interval for the population fill is 11.9607 oz. to
11.9970 oz. which does not include 12 oz. We are 99% confident that the
population mean is not 12 oz. indicating an underfill from the machine.
8.71 The point estimate for the average length of burn of the new bulb is 2198.217
hours. Eighty-four bulbs were included in this study. A 90% confidence interval
can be constructed from the information given. The error of the confidence
interval is + 27.76691. Combining this with the point estimate yields the 90%
confidence interval of 2198.217 + 27.76691 = 2170.450 < µ < 2225.984.
8.72 The point estimate for the average age of a first time buyer is 27.63 years. The
sample of 21 buyers produces a standard deviation of 6.54 years. We are 98%
confident that the actual population mean age of a first-time home buyer is
between 24.02 years and 31.24 years.
8.73 A poll of 781 American workers was taken. Of these, 506 drive their cars to
work. Thus, the point estimate for the population proportion is 506/781 = .648. A
95% confidence interval to estimate the population proportion shows that we are
95% confident that the actual value lies between .613 and .681. The error of this
interval is + .034.