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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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 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 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 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.
1. Census data reveals that over 6.4 million Indians under the age of 18 are already married, with 1.3 lakh girls under 18 widowed and 56,000 divorced or separated.
2. The legal marriageable age is 18 for women and 21 for men, but the Child Marriage Restraint Act of 1929 has failed to deter underage marriages.
3. Such child marriages are more prevalent in rural areas and certain states like Rajasthan. They are justified as a way to reduce dowry demands for younger grooms.
4. Early marriages take a physical toll on underage girls and increase maternal and child
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.
The document discusses simple linear regression. It defines key terms like regression equation, regression line, slope, intercept, residuals, and residual plot. It provides examples of using sample data to generate a regression equation and evaluating that regression model. Specifically, it shows generating a regression equation from bivariate data, checking assumptions visually through scatter plots and residual plots, and interpreting the slope as the marginal change in the response variable from a one unit change in the explanatory variable.
The document discusses various forecasting techniques used to predict future values based on historical data patterns. It describes time series models like moving averages, exponential smoothing and trend projections that rely solely on past values to forecast. It also covers decomposition of time series data into trend, seasonality, cycles and random components. The document provides examples of scatter plots to visualize relationships in time series data and defines accuracy measures like MAD, MSE and MAPE to evaluate forecast errors. Overall it provides an overview of quantitative forecasting methods and how to implement them.
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Chapter 9: Inferences from Two Samples
9.1: Inferences about Two Proportions
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 an overview of time series analysis and forecasting using neural networks. It discusses key concepts like time series components, smoothing methods, and applications. Examples are provided on using neural networks to forecast stock prices and economic time series. The agenda covers introduction to time series, importance, components, smoothing methods, applications, neural network issues, examples, and references.
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Chapter 9: Inferences from Two Samples
9.2: Two Means, Independent Samples
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 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.
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 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.
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 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 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 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 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.
1. Census data reveals that over 6.4 million Indians under the age of 18 are already married, with 1.3 lakh girls under 18 widowed and 56,000 divorced or separated.
2. The legal marriageable age is 18 for women and 21 for men, but the Child Marriage Restraint Act of 1929 has failed to deter underage marriages.
3. Such child marriages are more prevalent in rural areas and certain states like Rajasthan. They are justified as a way to reduce dowry demands for younger grooms.
4. Early marriages take a physical toll on underage girls and increase maternal and child
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.
The document discusses simple linear regression. It defines key terms like regression equation, regression line, slope, intercept, residuals, and residual plot. It provides examples of using sample data to generate a regression equation and evaluating that regression model. Specifically, it shows generating a regression equation from bivariate data, checking assumptions visually through scatter plots and residual plots, and interpreting the slope as the marginal change in the response variable from a one unit change in the explanatory variable.
The document discusses various forecasting techniques used to predict future values based on historical data patterns. It describes time series models like moving averages, exponential smoothing and trend projections that rely solely on past values to forecast. It also covers decomposition of time series data into trend, seasonality, cycles and random components. The document provides examples of scatter plots to visualize relationships in time series data and defines accuracy measures like MAD, MSE and MAPE to evaluate forecast errors. Overall it provides an overview of quantitative forecasting methods and how to implement them.
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Chapter 9: Inferences from Two Samples
9.1: Inferences about Two Proportions
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 an overview of time series analysis and forecasting using neural networks. It discusses key concepts like time series components, smoothing methods, and applications. Examples are provided on using neural networks to forecast stock prices and economic time series. The agenda covers introduction to time series, importance, components, smoothing methods, applications, neural network issues, examples, and references.
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Chapter 9: Inferences from Two Samples
9.2: Two Means, Independent Samples
The document discusses small sample tests of hypotheses. It explains that for small sample sizes (n<30), a t-distribution is used instead of the normal distribution to account for the small sample size. There are three cases discussed for small sample tests: testing a population mean, comparing the means of two independent samples, and comparing the means of two paired samples. For each case, the assumptions, test statistic (involving a t-distribution), and an example are provided.
This document discusses methods for testing hypotheses about population means and the difference between population means. It provides tables summarizing the hypotheses, rejection regions, test statistics, and p-values for z-tests and t-tests in various situations. Examples are provided to demonstrate hypothesis testing for a single population mean when the variance is known or unknown, and when comparing two population means with known or unknown variances in independent samples of equal or unequal size. The document also shows how to perform these tests using the statistical software Statistica.
This document discusses hypothesis testing and constructing confidence intervals for comparing two means from independent populations. It provides:
1. Requirements for using a z-test or t-test to compare two means, including that the samples must be independent and randomly selected, and meet certain size or normality criteria.
2. Formulas and steps for conducting a z-test when population variances are known, and a t-test when they are unknown, to test claims about differences in population means.
3. Instructions for using a calculator to perform two-sample z-tests, t-tests, and to construct confidence intervals for the difference between two means.
4. An example comparing hotel room rates using
The document discusses statistical tests such as the t-test and F-test. The t-test is used to compare means of two samples, such as comparing sample means before and after treatment. There are different types of t-tests, including paired samples and independent samples t-tests. The F-test, also called the F-ratio, compares variances between samples and is used in analysis of variance (ANOVA) to test differences between two or more groups. Examples are provided to demonstrate how to perform t-tests and F-tests to analyze data and test hypotheses.
This document discusses experimental design and different types of designs used in statistics. It begins by introducing the basic principles of experimental design such as randomization, replication, and blocking to control extraneous variables. It then describes the three basic designs: completely randomized design, randomized block design, and Latin square design. For each design, it provides an example to illustrate how treatments are assigned randomly or systematically. Finally, it introduces analysis of variance (ANOVA) which is used to analyze the effects of factors in experimental designs.
This document provides an overview of the Student's t-test, which is used to test the significance of differences between two means. It describes unpaired t-tests which compare two independent groups, and paired t-tests which compare two related groups or repeated measures on the same individuals. Two examples of each type of t-test are shown, with step-by-step calculations to test the null hypothesis that the means are not significantly different between groups. The examples conclude whether the differences are statistically significant or could have occurred by chance.
This document discusses testing differences between two dependent samples using matched pairs. It provides examples of how to:
1) Calculate the differences between matched pairs and find the mean and standard deviation of the differences.
2) Use a t-test to determine if the mean difference is statistically significant and construct a 90% confidence interval for the true mean difference between two dependent samples.
3) Apply these methods to an example comparing cholesterol levels before and after a mineral supplement, testing the claim that the supplement changes cholesterol levels.
1. The document discusses categorical data analysis and goodness-of-fit tests. It introduces concepts such as univariate categorical data, expected counts, the chi-square test statistic, and assumptions of the chi-square test.
2. An example analyzes faculty status data from a university using a goodness-of-fit test to determine if the proportions are equal across categories. The test fails to reject the null hypothesis that the proportions are equal.
3. Tests for homogeneity and independence in two-way tables are described. Examples calculate expected counts and perform chi-square tests to compare populations' category proportions.
1 FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING SCHOOL OF COMPUT.docxmercysuttle
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FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
SCHOOL OF COMPUTING, MATHEMATICS & DIGITAL MEDIA
REASSESSMENT COURSEWORK 2013/14
UNIT CODE:
6G6Z3005
UNIT DESC:
APPLIED REGRESSION AND MULTIVARIATE ANALYSIS
ASSESSMENT ID:
1CWK30
ASSESSMENT NAME:
Courswork 30%
WEIGHT
FACTOR: 30%
See below.
NAME OF STAFF SETTING ASSIGNMENT: Dr B L Shea
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MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
SCHOOL OF COMPUTING, MATHEMATICS & DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
ACADEMIC YEAR 2013-2014:
REFERRED COURSEWORK
BSC(HONS) FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS
BSC(HONS) MATHEMATICS
YEAR/STAGE THREE
UNIT 6G6Z3005 : APPLIED REGRESSION AND MULTIVARIATE ANALYSIS
Answer ALL questions.
The pass mark is 40% which corresponds to a minimum of 72
marks out of a possible 180 marks.
The deadline is 8th August 2014.
SECTION A
1. (a) Three measurementsx1, x2 andx3 have the following sample covariance matrix.
∑̂ =
9 2 0
2 4 1
0 1 4
(i) Verify that the corresponding sample correlation matrix C, is given by
C =
1 13 0
1
3 1
1
4
0 14 1
[2]
(ii) Given that one of the eigenvalues of C is equal to one, calculate the other two
eigenvalues and determine the proportion of the variation in the data explained
by the first principal component.
[6]
(iii) Using the sample correlation matrix C, calculate the first principal component.
[6]
(b) A Principal Components Analysis of the prices of food items in 23 cities was carried
out with a view to forming a measure of the Consumer Price Index(CPI). A Minitab
analysis of this data is attached.
(i) Explain why Principal Components Analysis was performedon the correlation
matrix instead of the covariance matrix.
[2]
(ii) If the first Principal Component is taken as a measure of the CPI calculate, to
one decimal place, the value of the index for Atlanta.
[2]
(iii) Which is the most expensive city and which is the least expensive city?
[2]
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Minitab output for Question 1
Descriptive Statistics: bread, burger, milk, oranges, tomatoes
Variable N Mean Median TrMean StDev SE Mean
bread 23 25.291 25.300 25.267 2.507 0.523
burger 23 91.86 91.00 91.63 7.55 1.58
milk 23 62.30 62.50 61.96 6.95 1.45
oranges 23 102.99 105.90 102.90 14.24 2.97
tomatoes 23 48.77 46.80 48.74 7.60 1.59
Principal Component Analysis: bread, burger, milk, oranges, tomatoes
Eigenanalysis of the Correlation Matrix
Eigenvalue 2.4225 1.1047 0.7385 0.4936 0.2408
Proportion 0.484 0.221 0.148 0.099 0.048
Cumulative 0.484 0.705 0.853 0.952 1.000
Variable PC1 PC2 PC3 PC4 PC5
bread 0.496 -0.309 0.386 -0.509 -0.500
burger 0.576 -0.044 0.262 0.028 0.773
milk 0.340 -0.431 -0.835 -0.049 0.008
oranges 0.225 0.797 -0.292 -0.479 -0.006
tomatoes 0.506 0.287 0.012 0.713 -0.391
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Data Display
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This document discusses hypothesis testing methods for comparing two populations, including comparing two means and two proportions. It addresses using z-tests and t-tests to determine if there are statistically significant differences between sample means or proportions from two independent populations. Specific topics covered include assumptions of the tests, how to set up the null and alternative hypotheses, and examples of calculations for the z-test, t-test, and test for comparing two proportions.
Development of a test statistic for testing equality of two means under unequ...Alexander Decker
This document proposes a new test statistic for testing the equality of two means from independent samples with unequal variances (known as the Behrens-Fisher problem). It develops a test that uses the harmonic mean of the sample variances instead of the pooled variance. Through simulation, it determines the degrees of freedom for the distribution of the harmonic mean that allows it to be approximated by the chi-square distribution. It then provides an example application to agricultural yield data to demonstrate how the new test statistic can be used.
This chapter discusses methods for forming confidence intervals and conducting hypothesis tests to compare two population parameters, such as means, proportions, or variances. It covers topics like confidence intervals for the difference between two independent population means when the variances are known or unknown, confidence intervals for dependent sample means from before-after studies, and confidence intervals for comparing two independent population proportions. Examples are provided to demonstrate how to calculate confidence intervals for differences in means using pooled variances and how to form confidence intervals to compare proportions from two populations.
This document provides information on chi-square tests and other statistical tests for qualitative data analysis. It discusses the chi-square test for goodness of fit and independence. It also covers Fisher's exact test and McNemar's test. Examples are provided to illustrate chi-square calculations and how to determine statistical significance based on degrees of freedom and critical values. Assumptions and criteria for applying different tests are outlined.
This document discusses statistical tests for comparing groups on continuous and categorical outcomes. For binary outcomes, it describes chi-square tests, logistic regression, McNemar's tests, and conditional logistic regression for independent and correlated groups. For continuous outcomes, it discusses t-tests, ANOVA, linear regression, paired t-tests, repeated measures ANOVA, mixed models, and non-parametric alternatives. It also provides examples of calculating odds ratios, standard errors, and performing hypothesis tests like the two-sample t-test.
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Chapter 9: Inferences from Two Samples
9.3 Two Means, Two Dependent Samples, Matched Pairs
The document describes experimental designs and statistical tests used to analyze data from experiments with multiple groups. It discusses paired t-tests, independent t-tests, and analysis of variance (ANOVA). For ANOVA, it provides an example to calculate sum of squares for treatment (SST), sum of squares for error (SSE), and the F-statistic. The example shows applying a one-way ANOVA to compare average incomes of accounting, marketing and finance majors. It finds no significant difference between the groups. A randomized block design is then proposed to account for variability from GPA levels.
BIOSTATISTICS MEAN MEDIAN MODE SEMESTER 8 AND M PHARMACY BIOSTATISTICS.pptxPayaamvohra1
1. The document provides information about biostatistics including measures of central tendency, dispersion, correlation, and regression. It defines terms like mean, median, mode, range, and standard deviation.
2. Examples of calculating mean, median, and mode from individual data sets, grouped frequency distributions, and continuous series are shown step-by-step.
3. Parametric tests like t-test, ANOVA, and tests of significance are also introduced. Overall, the document covers fundamental concepts in biostatistics through examples.
QA or the Highway - Component Testing: Bridging the gap between frontend appl...zjhamm304
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1. Chapter 10: Statistical Inferences About Two Populations 1
Chapter 10
Statistical Inferences about Two Populations
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The general focus of Chapter 10 is on testing hypotheses and constructing confidence
intervals about parameters from two populations, thereby enabling you to
1. Test hypotheses and construct confidence intervals about the difference in two
population means using the z statistic.
2. Test hypotheses and establish confidence intervals about the difference in two
population means using the t statistic.
3. Test hypotheses and construct confidence intervals about the difference in two
related populations when the differences are normally distributed.
4. Test hypotheses and construct confidence intervals about the difference in two
population proportions.
5. Test hypotheses and construct confidence intervals about two population
variances when the two populations are normally distributed.
CHAPTER TEACHING STRATEGY
The major emphasis of chapter 10 is on analyzing data from two samples. The
student should be ready to deal with this topic given that he/she has tested hypotheses and
computed confidence intervals in previous chapters on single sample data.
The z test for analyzing the differences in two sample means is presented here.
Conceptually, this is not radically different than the z test for a single sample mean shown
initially in Chapter 7. In analyzing the differences in two sample means where the
population variances are unknown, if it can be assumed that the populations are normally
distributed, a t test for independent samples can be used. There are two different
2. Chapter 10: Statistical Inferences About Two Populations 2
formulas given in the chapter to conduct this t test. One version uses a "pooled" estimate
of the population variance and assumes that the population variances are equal. The
other version does not assume equal population variances and is simpler to compute.
However, the degrees of freedom formula for this version is quite complex.
A t test is also included for related (non independent) samples. It is important that
the student be able to recognize when two samples are related and when they are
independent. The first portion of section 10.3 addresses this issue. To underscore the
potential difference in the outcome of the two techniques, it is sometimes valuable to
analyze some related measures data with both techniques and demonstrate that the results
and conclusions are usually quite different. You can have your students work problems
like this using both techniques to help them understand the differences between the two
tests (independent and dependent t tests) and the different outcomes they will obtain.
A z test of proportions for two samples is presented here along with an F test for
two population variances. This is a good place to introduce the student to the F
distribution in preparation for analysis of variance in Chapter 11. The student will begin
to understand that the F values have two different degrees of freedom. The F distribution
tables are upper tailed only. For this reason, formula 10.14 is given in the chapter to be
used to compute lower tailed F values for two-tailed tests.
CHAPTER OUTLINE
10.1 Hypothesis Testing and Confidence Intervals about the Difference in Two Means
using the z Statistic (population variances known)
Hypothesis Testing
Confidence Intervals
Using the Computer to Test Hypotheses about the Difference in Two
Population Means Using the z Test
10.2 Hypothesis Testing and Confidence Intervals about the Difference in Two Means:
Independent Samples and Population Variances Unknown
Hypothesis Testing
Using the Computer to Test Hypotheses and Construct Confidence
Intervals about the Difference in Two Population Means Using the t
Test
Confidence Intervals
10.3 Statistical Inferences For Two Related Populations
Hypothesis Testing
Using the Computer to Make Statistical Inferences about Two Related
Populations
Confidence Intervals
3. Chapter 10: Statistical Inferences About Two Populations 3
10.4 Statistical Inferences About Two Population Proportions, p1 – p2
Hypothesis Testing
Confidence Intervals
Using the Computer to Analyze the Difference in Two Proportions
10.5 Testing Hypotheses About Two Population Variances
Using the Computer to Test Hypotheses about Two Population Variances
KEY TERMS
Dependent Samples Independent Samples
F Distribution Matched-Pairs Test
F Value Related Measures
SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS IN CHAPTER 10
10.1 Sample 1 Sample 2
x 1 = 51.3 x 2 = 53.2
σ1
2
= 52 σ2
2
= 60
n1 = 32 n2 = 32
a) Ho: µ1 - µ2 = 0
Ha: µ1 - µ2 < 0
For one-tail test, α = .10 z.10 = -1.28
z =
32
60
32
52
)0()2.533.51()()(
2
2
2
1
2
1
2121
+
−−
=
+
−−−
nn
xx
σσ
µµ
= -1.02
Since the observed z = -1.02 > zc = -1.645, the decision is to fail to reject the null
hypothesis.
4. Chapter 10: Statistical Inferences About Two Populations 4
b) Critical value method:
zc =
2
2
2
1
2
1
2121 )()(
nn
xx c
σσ
µµ
+
−−−
-1.645 =
32
60
32
52
)0()( 21
+
−− cxx
( x 1 - x 2)c = -3.08
c) The area for z = -1.02 using Table A.5 is .3461.
The p-value is .5000 - .3461 = .1539
10.2 Sample 1 Sample 2
n1 = 32 n2 = 31
x 1 = 70.4 x 2 = 68.7
σ1 = 5.76 σ2 = 6.1
For a 90% C.I., z.05 = 1.645
2
2
2
1
2
1
21 )(
nn
zxx
σσ
+±−
(70.4) – 68.7) + 1.645
31
1.6
32
76.5 22
+
1.7 ± 2.465
-.76 < µ1 - µ2 < 4.16
5. Chapter 10: Statistical Inferences About Two Populations 5
10.3 a) Sample 1 Sample 2
x 1 = 88.23 x 2 = 81.2
σ1
2
= 22.74 σ2
2
= 26.65
n1 = 30 n2 = 30
Ho: µ1 - µ2 = 0
Ha: µ1 - µ2 ≠ 0
For two-tail test, use α/2 = .01 z.01 = + 2.33
z =
30
65.26
30
74.22
)0()2.8123.88()()(
2
2
2
1
2
1
2121
+
−−
=
+
−−−
nn
xx
σσ
µµ
= 5.48
Since the observed z = 5.48 > z.01 = 2.33, the decision is to reject the null
hypothesis.
b)
2
2
2
1
2
1
21 )(
nn
zxx
σσ
+±−
(88.23 – 81.2) + 2.33
30
65.26
30
74.22
+
7.03 + 2.99
4.04 < µµµµ < 10.02
This supports the decision made in a) to reject the null hypothesis because
zero is not in the interval.
10.4 Computers/electronics Food/Beverage
x 1 = 1.96 x 2 = 3.02
σ1
2
= 1.0188 σ2
2
= 0.9180
n1 = 50 n2 = 50
Ho: µ1 - µ2 = 0
Ha: µ1 - µ2 ≠ 0
For two-tail test, α/2 = .005 z.005 = ±2.575
6. Chapter 10: Statistical Inferences About Two Populations 6
z =
50
9180.0
50
0188.1
)0()02.396.1()()(
2
2
2
1
2
1
2121
+
−−
=
+
−−−
nn
xx
σσ
µµ
= -5.39
Since the observed z = -5.39 < zc = -2.575, the decision is to reject the null
hypothesis.
10.5 A B
n1 = 40 n2 = 37
x 1 = 5.3 x 2 = 6.5
σ1
2
= 1.99 σ2
2
= 2.36
For a 95% C.I., z.025 = 1.96
2
2
2
1
2
1
21 )(
nn
zxx
σσ
+±−
(5.3 – 6.5) + 1.96
37
36.2
40
99.1
+
-1.2 ± .66 -1.86 < µµµµ < -.54
The results indicate that we are 95% confident that, on average, Plumber B does
between 0.54 and 1.86 more jobs per day than Plumber A. Since zero does not lie
in this interval, we are confident that there is a difference between Plumber A and
Plumber B.
10.6 Managers Specialty
n1 = 35 n2 = 41
x 1 = 1.84 x 2 = 1.99
σ1 = .38 σ2 = .51
for a 98% C.I., z.01 = 2.33
2
2
2
1
2
1
21 )(
nn
zxx
σσ
+±−
7. Chapter 10: Statistical Inferences About Two Populations 7
(1.84 - 1.99) ± 2.33
41
51.
35
38. 22
+
-.15 ± .2384
-.3884 < µ1 - µ2 < .0884
Point Estimate = -.15
Hypothesis Test:
1) Ho: µ1 - µ2 = 0
Ha: µ1 - µ2 ≠ 0
2) z =
2
2
2
1
2
1
2121 )()(
nn
xx
σσ
µµ
+
−−−
3) α = .02
4) For a two-tailed test, z.01 = + 2.33. If the observed z value is greater than 2.33
or less than -2.33, then the decision will be to reject the null hypothesis.
5) Data given above
6) z =
41
)51(.
35
)38(.
)0()99.184.1(
22
+
−−
= -1.47
7) Since z = -1.47 > z.01 = -2.33, the decision is to fail to reject the null
hypothesis.
8) There is no significant difference in the hourly rates
of the two groups.
8. Chapter 10: Statistical Inferences About Two Populations 8
10.7 1994 2001
x 1 = 190 x 2 = 198
σ1 = 18.50 σ2 = 15.60
n1 = 51 n2 = 47 α = .01
H0: µ1 - µ2 = 0
Ha: µ1 - µ2 < 0
For a one-tailed test, z.01 = -2.33
z =
47
)60.15(
51
)50.18(
)0()198190()()(
22
2
2
2
1
2
1
2121
+
−−
=
+
−−−
nn
xx
σσ
µµ
= -2.32
Since the observed z = -2.32 > z.01 = -2.33, the decision is to fail to reject the null
hypothesis.
10.8 Seattle Atlanta
n1 = 31 n2 = 31
x 1 = 2.64 x 2 = 2.36
σ1
2
= .03 σ2
2
= .015
For a 99% C.I., z.005 = 2.575
2
2
2
1
2
1
21 )(
nn
zxx
σσ
+±−
(2.64-2.36) ± 2.575
31
015.
31
03.
+
.28 ± .10 .18 < µµµµ < .38
Between $ .18 and $ .38 difference with Seattle being more expensive.
9. Chapter 10: Statistical Inferences About Two Populations 9
10.9 Canon Pioneer
x 1 = 5.8 x 2 = 5.0
σ1 = 1.7 σ2 = 1.4
n1 = 36 n2 = 45
Ho: µ1 - µ2 = 0
Ha: µ1 - µ2 ≠ 0
For two-tail test, α/2 = .025 z.025 = ±1.96
z =
45
)4.1(
36
)7.1(
)0()0.58.5()()(
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
2121
+
−−
=
+
−−−
nn
xx
σσ
µµ
= 2.27
Since the observed z = 2.27 > zc = 1.96, the decision is to reject the null hypothesis.
10.10 A B
x 1 = 8.05 x 2 = 7.26
σ1 = 1.36 σ2 = 1.06
n1 = 50 n2 = 38
Ho: µ1 - µ2 = 0
Ha: µ1 - µ2 > 0
For one-tail test, α = .10 z.10 = 1.28
z =
38
)06.1(
50
)36.1(
)0()26.705.8()()(
22
2
2
2
1
2
1
2121
+
−−
=
+
−−−
nn
xx
σσ
µµ
= 3.06
Since the observed z = 3.06 > zc = 1.28, the decision is to reject the null
hypothesis.
10. Chapter 10: Statistical Inferences About Two Populations 10
10.11 Ho: µ1 - µ2 = 0 α = .01
Ha: µ1 - µ2 < 0 df = 8 + 11 - 2 = 17
Sample 1 Sample 2
n1 = 8 n2 = 11
x 1 = 24.56 x 2 = 26.42
s1
2
= 12.4 s2
2
= 15.8
For one-tail test, α = .01 Critical t.01,19 = -2.567
t =
2121
2
2
21
2
1
2121
11
2
)1()1(
)()(
nnnn
nsns
xx
+
−+
−+−
−−− µµ
=
11
1
8
1
2118
)10(8.15)7(4.12
)0()42.2656.24(
+
−+
+
−−
= -1.05
Since the observed t = -1.05 > t.01,19 = -2.567, the decision is to fail to reject the
null hypothesis.
10.12 a) Ho: µ1 - µ2 = 0 α =.10
Ha: µ1 - µ2 ≠ 0 df = 20 + 20 - 2 = 38
Sample 1 Sample 2
n1 = 20 n2 = 20
x 1 = 118 x 2 = 113
s1 = 23.9 s2 = 21.6
For two-tail test, α/2 = .05 Critical t.05,38 = 1.697 (used df=30)
t =
2121
2
2
21
2
1
2121
11
2
)1()1(
)()(
nnnn
nsns
xx
+
−+
−+−
−−− µµ
=
t =
20
1
20
1
22020
)19()6.21()19()9.23(
)0()42.2656.24(
22
+
−+
+
−−
= 0.69
Since the observed t = 0.69 < t.05,38 = 1.697, the decision is to fail to reject
the null hypothesis.
13. Chapter 10: Statistical Inferences About Two Populations 13
10.16 Ho: µ1 - µ2 = 0 α = .05
Ha: µ1 - µ2 ≠ 0!= 0 df = 21 + 26 - 2 = 45
Peoria Evansville
n1 = 21 n2 = 26
x 1 = $86,900 x 2 = $84,000
s1 = $2,300 s2 = $1,750
For two-tail test, α/2 = .025
Critical t.025,45 = ± 2.021 (used df=40)
t =
2121
2
2
21
2
1
2121
11
2
)1()1(
)()(
nnnn
nsns
xx
+
−+
−+−
−−− µµ
=
t =
26
1
21
1
22621
)25()750,1()20()300,2(
)0()000,84900,86(
22
+
−+
+
−−
= 4.91
Since the observed t = 4.91 > t.025,45 = 2.021, the decision is to reject the null
hypothesis.
10.17 Let Boston be group 1
1) Ho: µ1 - µ2 = 0
Ha: µ1 - µ2 > 0
2) t =
2121
2
2
21
2
1
2121
11
2
)1()1(
)()(
nnnn
nsns
xx
+
−+
−+−
−−− µµ
3) α = .01
4) For a one-tailed test and df = 8 + 9 - 2 = 15, t.01,15 = 2.602. If the observed value
of t is greater than 2.602, the decision is to reject the null hypothesis.
5) Boston Dallas
n1 = 8 n2 = 9
x 1 = 47 x 2 = 44
s1 = 3 s2 = 3
14. Chapter 10: Statistical Inferences About Two Populations 14
6) t =
9
1
8
1
15
)3(8)3(7
)0()4447(
22
+
+
−−
= 2.06
7) Since t = 2.06 < t.01,15 = 2.602, the decision is to fail to reject the null hypothesis.
8) There is no significant difference in rental rates between Boston and Dallas.
10.18 nm = 22 nno = 20
x m = 112 x no = 122
sm = 11 sno = 12
df = nm + nno - 2 = 22 + 20 - 2 = 40
For a 98% Confidence Interval, α/2 = .01 and t.01,40 = 2.423
2121
2
2
21
2
1
21
11
2
)1()1(
)(
nnnn
nsns
txx +
−+
−+−
±− =
(112 – 122) + 2.423
20
1
22
1
22022
)19()12()21()11( 22
+
−+
+
-10 ± 8.63
-$18.63 < µ1 - µ2 < -$1.37
Point Estimate = -$10
10.19 Ho: µ1 - µ2 = 0
Ha: µ1 - µ2 ≠ 0
df = n1 + n2 - 2 = 11 + 11 - 2 = 20
Toronto Mexico City
n1 = 11 n2 = 11
x 1 = $67,381.82 x 2 = $63,481.82
s1 = $2,067.28 s2 = $1,594.25
For a two-tail test, α/2 = .005 Critical t.005,20 = ±2.845
15. Chapter 10: Statistical Inferences About Two Populations 15
t =
2121
2
2
21
2
1
2121
11
2
)1()1(
)()(
nnnn
nsns
xx
+
−+
−+−
−−− µµ
=
t =
11
1
11
1
21111
)10()25.594,1()10()28.067,2(
)0()82.481,6382.381,67(
22
+
−+
+
−−
= 4.95
Since the observed t = 4.95 > t.005,20 = 2.845, the decision is to Reject the null
hypothesis.
10.20 Toronto Mexico City
n1 = 11 n2 = 11
x 1 = $67,381.82 x 2 = $63,481.82
s1 = $2,067.28 s2 = $1,594.25
df = n1 + n2 - 2 = 11 + 11 - 2 = 20
For a 95% Level of Confidence, α/2 = .025 and t.025,20 = 2.086
2121
2
2
21
2
1
21
11
2
)1()1(
)(
nnnn
nsns
txx +
−+
−+−
±− =
($67,381.82 - $63,481.82) ± (2.086)
11
1
11
1
21111
)10()25.594,1()10()28.067,2( 22
+
−+
+
3,900 ± 1,641.9
2,258.1 < µ1 - µ2 < 5,541.9
16. Chapter 10: Statistical Inferences About Two Populations 16
10.21 Ho: D = 0
Ha: D > 0
Sample 1 Sample 2 d
38 22 16
27 28 -1
30 21 9
41 38 3
36 38 -2
38 26 12
33 19 14
35 31 4
44 35 9
n = 9 d =7.11 sd=6.45 α = .01
df = n - 1 = 9 - 1 = 8
For one-tail test and α = .01, the critical t.01,8 = ±2.896
t =
9
45.6
011.7 −
=
−
n
s
Dd
d
= 3.31
Since the observed t = 3.31 > t.01,8 = 2.896, the decision is to reject the null
hypothesis.
10.22 Ho: D = 0
Ha: D ≠ 0
Before After d
107 102 5
99 98 1
110 100 10
113 108 5
96 89 7
98 101 -3
100 99 1
102 102 0
107 105 2
109 110 -1
104 102 2
99 96 3
101 100 1
17. Chapter 10: Statistical Inferences About Two Populations 17
n = 13 d = 2.5385 sd=3.4789 α = .05
df = n - 1 = 13 - 1 = 12
For a two-tail test and α/2 = .025 Critical t.025,12 = ±2.179
t =
13
4789.3
05385.2 −
=
−
n
s
Dd
d
= 2.63
Since the observed t = 2.63 > t.025,12 = 2.179, the decision is to reject the null
hypothesis.
10.23 n = 22 d = 40.56 sd = 26.58
For a 98% Level of Confidence, α/2 = .01, and df = n - 1 = 22 - 1 = 21
t.01,21 = 2.518
n
s
td d
±
40.56 ± (2.518)
22
58.26
40.56 ± 14.27
26.29 < D < 54.83
10.24 Before After d
32 40 -8
28 25 3
35 36 -1
32 32 0
26 29 -3
25 31 -6
37 39 -2
16 30 -14
35 31 4
18. Chapter 10: Statistical Inferences About Two Populations 18
n = 9 d = -3 sd = 5.6347 α = .025
df = n - 1 = 9 - 1 = 8
For 90% level of confidence and α/2 = .025, t.05,8 = 1.86
t =
n
s
td d
±
t = -3 + (1.86)
9
6347.5
= -3 ± 3.49
-0.49 < D < 6.49
10.25 City Cost Resale d
Atlanta 20427 25163 -4736
Boston 27255 24625 2630
Des Moines 22115 12600 9515
Kansas City 23256 24588 -1332
Louisville 21887 19267 2620
Portland 24255 20150 4105
Raleigh-Durham 19852 22500 -2648
Reno 23624 16667 6957
Ridgewood 25885 26875 - 990
San Francisco 28999 35333 -6334
Tulsa 20836 16292 4544
d = 1302.82 sd = 4938.22 n = 11, df = 10
α = .01 α/2 = .005 t.005,10= 3.169
n
s
td d
± = 1302.82 + 3.169
11
22.4938
= 1302.82 + 4718.42
-3415.6 < D < 6021.2
19. Chapter 10: Statistical Inferences About Two Populations 19
10.26 Ho: D = 0
Ha: D < 0
Before After d
2 4 -2
4 5 -1
1 3 -2
3 3 0
4 3 1
2 5 -3
2 6 -4
3 4 -1
1 5 -4
n = 9 d =-1.778 sd=1.716 α = .05 df = n - 1 = 9 - 1 = 8
For a one-tail test and α = .05, the critical t.05,8 = -1.86
t =
9
716.1
0778.1 −−
=
−
n
s
Dd
d
= -3.11
Since the observed t = -3.11 < t.05,8 = -1.86, the decision is to reject the null
hypothesis.
10.27 Before After d
255 197 58
230 225 5
290 215 75
242 215 27
300 240 60
250 235 15
215 190 25
230 240 -10
225 200 25
219 203 16
236 223 13
n = 11 d = 28.09 sd=25.813 df = n - 1 = 11 - 1 = 10
For a 98% level of confidence and α/2=.01, t.01,10 = 2.764
20. Chapter 10: Statistical Inferences About Two Populations 20
n
s
td d
±
28.09 ± (2.764)
11
813.25
= 28.09 ± 21.51
6.58 < D < 49.60
10.28 H0: D = 0
Ha: D > 0 n = 27 df = 27 – 1 = 26 d = 3.17 sd = 5
Since α = .01, the critical t.01,26 = 2.479
t =
27
5
071.3 −
=
−
n
s
Dd
d
= 3.86
Since the observed t = 3.86 > t.01,26 = 2.479, the decision is to reject the null
hypothesis.
10.29 n = 21 d = 75 sd=30 df = 21 - 1 = 20
For a 90% confidence level, α/2=.05 and t.05,20 = 1.725
n
s
td d
±
75 + 1.725
21
30
= 75 ± 11.29
63.71 < D < 86.29
10.30 Ho: D = 0
Ha: D ≠ 0
n = 15 d = -2.85 sd = 1.9 α = .01 df = 15 - 1 = 14
For a two-tail test, α/2 = .005 and the critical t.005,14 = + 2.977
21. Chapter 10: Statistical Inferences About Two Populations 21
t =
15
9.1
085.2 −−
=
−
n
s
Dd
d
= -5.81
Since the observed t = -5.81 < t.005,14 = -2.977, the decision is to reject the null
hypothesis.
10.31 a) Sample 1 Sample 2
n1 = 368 n2 = 405
x1 = 175 x2 = 182
368
175
ˆ
1
1
1 ==
n
x
p = .476
405
182
ˆ
2
2
2 ==
n
x
p = .449
773
357
405368
182175
21
21
=
+
+
=
+
+
=
nn
xx
p = .462
Ho: p1 - p2 = 0
Ha: p1 - p2 ≠ 0
For two-tail, α/2 = .025 and z.025 = ±1.96
+
−−
=
+⋅
−−−
=
405
1
368
1
)538)(.462(.
)0()449.476(.
11
)()ˆˆ(
1
2121
nn
qp
pppp
z = 0.75
Since the observed z = 0.75 < zc = 1.96, the decision is to fail to reject the null
hypothesis.
b) Sample 1 Sample 2
pˆ 1 = .38 pˆ 2 = .25
n1 = 649 n2 = 558
558649
)25(.558)38(.649ˆˆ
21
2211
+
+
=
+
+
=
nn
pnpn
p = .32
22. Chapter 10: Statistical Inferences About Two Populations 22
Ho: p1 - p2 = 0
Ha: p1 - p2 > 0
For a one-tail test and α = .10, z.10 = 1.28
+
−−
=
+⋅
−−−
=
558
1
649
1
)68)(.32(.
)0()25.38(.
11
)()ˆˆ(
1
2121
nn
qp
pppp
z = 4.83
Since the observed z = 4.83 > zc = 1.28, the decision is to reject the null
hypothesis.
10.32 a) n1 = 85 n2 = 90 pˆ 1 = .75 pˆ 2 = .67
For a 90% Confidence Level, z.05 = 1.645
2
22
1
11
21
ˆˆˆˆ
)ˆˆ(
n
qp
n
qp
zpp +±−
(.75 - .67) ± 1.645
90
)33)(.67(.
85
)25)(.75(.
+ = .08 ± .11
-.03 < p1 - p2 < .19
b) n1 = 1100 n2 = 1300 pˆ 1 = .19 pˆ 2 = .17
For a 95% Confidence Level, α/2 = .025 and z.025 = 1.96
2
22
1
11
21
ˆˆˆˆ
)ˆˆ(
n
qp
n
qp
zpp +±−
(.19 - .17) + 1.96
1300
)83)(.17(.
1100
)81)(.19(.
+ = .02 ± .03
-.01 < p1 - p2 < .05
23. Chapter 10: Statistical Inferences About Two Populations 23
c) n1 = 430 n2 = 399 x1 = 275 x2 = 275
430
275
ˆ
1
1
1 ==
n
x
p = .64
399
275
ˆ
2
2
2 ==
n
x
p = .69
For an 85% Confidence Level, α/2 = .075 and z.075 = 1.44
2
22
1
11
21
ˆˆˆˆ
)ˆˆ(
n
qp
n
qp
zpp +±−
(.64 - .69) + 1.44
399
)31)(.69(.
430
)36)(.64(.
+ = -.05 ± .047
-.097 < p1 - p2 < -.003
d) n1 = 1500 n2 = 1500 x1 = 1050 x2 = 1100
1500
1050
ˆ
1
1
1 ==
n
x
p = .70
1500
1100
ˆ
2
2
2 ==
n
x
p = .733
For an 80% Confidence Level, α/2 = .10 and z.10 = 1.28
2
22
1
11
21
ˆˆˆˆ
)ˆˆ(
n
qp
n
qp
zpp +±−
(.70 - .733) ± 1.28
1500
)267)(.733(.
1500
)30)(.70(.
+ = -.033 ± .02
-.053 < p1 - p2 < -.013
10.33 H0: pm - pw = 0
Ha: pm - pw < 0 nm = 374 nw = 481 pˆ
m = .59 pˆ
w = .70
For a one-tailed test and α = .05, z.05 = -1.645
481374
)70(.481)59(.374ˆˆ
+
+
=
+
+
=
wm
wwmm
nn
pnpn
p = .652
24. Chapter 10: Statistical Inferences About Two Populations 24
+
−−
=
+⋅
−−−
=
481
1
374
1
)348)(.652(.
)0()70.59(.
11
)()ˆˆ(
1
2121
nn
qp
pppp
z = -3.35
Since the observed z = -3.35 < z.05 = -1.645, the decision is to reject the null
hypothesis.
10.34 n1 = 210 n2 = 176 1
ˆp = .24 2
ˆp = .35
For a 90% Confidence Level, α/2 = .05 and z.05 = + 1.645
2
22
1
11
21
ˆˆˆˆ
)ˆˆ(
n
qp
n
qp
zpp +±−
(.24 - .35) + 1.645
176
)65)(.35(.
210
)76)(.24(.
+ = -.11 + .0765
-.1865 < p1 – p2 < -.0335
10.35 Computer Firms Banks
pˆ 1 = .48 pˆ 2 = .56
n1 = 56 n2 = 89
8956
)56(.89)48(.56ˆˆ
21
2211
+
+
=
+
+
=
nn
pnpn
p = .529
Ho: p1 - p2 = 0
Ha: p1 - p2 ≠ 0
For two-tail test, α/2 = .10 and zc = ±1.28
+
−−
=
+⋅
−−−
=
89
1
56
1
)471)(.529(.
)0()56.48(.
11
)()ˆˆ(
1
2121
nn
qp
pppp
z = -0.94
Since the observed z = -0.94 > zc = -1.28, the decision is to fail to reject the null
hypothesis.
25. Chapter 10: Statistical Inferences About Two Populations 25
10.36 A B
n1 = 35 n2 = 35
x1 = 5 x2 = 7
35
5
ˆ
1
1
1 ==
n
x
p = .14
35
7
ˆ
2
2
2 ==
n
x
p = .20
For a 98% Confidence Level, α/2 = .01 and z.01 = 2.33
2
22
1
11
21
ˆˆˆˆ
)ˆˆ(
n
qp
n
qp
zpp +±−
(.14 - .20) ± 2.33
35
)80)(.20(.
35
)86)(.14(.
+ = -.06 ± .21
-.27 < p1 - p2 < .15
10.37 H0: p1 – p2 = 0
Ha: p1 – p2 ≠ 0
α = .10 pˆ
1
= .09 pˆ
2
= .06 n1 = 780 n2 = 915
For a two-tailed test, α/2 = .05 and z.05 = + 1.645
915780
)06(.915)09(.780ˆˆ
21
2211
+
+
=
+
+
=
nn
pnpn
p = .0738
+
−−
=
+⋅
−−−
=
915
1
780
1
)9262)(.0738(.
)0()06.09(.
11
)()ˆˆ(
1
2121
nn
qp
pppp
Z = 2.35
Since the observed z = 2.35 > z.05 = 1.645, the decision is to reject the null
hypothesis.
26. Chapter 10: Statistical Inferences About Two Populations 26
10.38 n1 = 850 n2 = 910 pˆ
1
= .60 pˆ 2 = .52
For a 95% Confidence Level, α/2 = .025 and z.025 = + 1.96
2
22
1
11
21
ˆˆˆˆ
)ˆˆ(
n
qp
n
qp
zpp +±−
(.60 - .52) + 1.96
910
)48)(.52(.
850
)40)(.60(.
+ = .08 + .046
.034 < p1 – p2 < .126
10.39 H0: σ1
2
= σ2
2
α = .01 n1 = 10 s1
2
= 562
Ha: σ1
2
< σ2
2
n2 = 12 s2
2
= 1013
dfnum = 12 - 1 = 11 dfdenom = 10 - 1 = 9
Table F.01,10,9 = 5.26
F =
562
1013
2
1
2
2
=
s
s
= 1.80
Since the observed F = 1.80 < F.01,10,9 = 5.26, the decision is to fail to reject the
null hypothesis.
10.40 H0: σ1
2
= σ2
2
α = .05 n1 = 5 S1 = 4.68
Ha: σ1
2
≠ σ2
2
n2 = 19 S2 = 2.78
dfnum = 5 - 1 = 4 dfdenom = 19 - 1 = 18
The critical table F values are: F.025,4,18 = 3.61 F.95,18,4 = .277
F = 2
2
2
2
2
1
)78.2(
)68.4(
=
s
s
= 2.83
Since the observed F = 2.83 < F.025,4,18 = 3.61, the decision is to fail to reject the
null hypothesis.
27. Chapter 10: Statistical Inferences About Two Populations 27
10.41 City 1 City 2
1.18 1.08
1.15 1.17
1.14 1.14
1.07 1.05
1.14 1.21
1.13 1.14
1.09 1.11
1.13 1.19
1.13 1.12
1.03 1.13
n1 = 10 df1 = 9 n2 = 10 df2 = 9
s1
2
= .0018989 s2
2
= .0023378
H0: σ1
2
= σ2
2
α = .10 α/2 = .05
Ha: σ1
2
≠ σ2
2
Upper tail critical F value = F.05,9,9 = 3.18
Lower tail critical F value = F.95,9,9 = 0.314
F =
0023378.
0018989.
2
2
2
1
=
s
s
= 0.81
Since the observed F = 0.81 is greater than the lower tail critical value of 0.314
and less than the upper tail critical value of 3.18, the decision is to fail
to reject the null hypothesis.
10.42 Let Houston = group 1 and Chicago = group 2
1) H0: σ1
2
= σ2
2
Ha: σ1
2
≠ σ2
2
2) F = 2
2
2
1
s
s
3) α = .01
4) df1 = 12 df2 = 10 This is a two-tailed test
The critical table F values are: F.005,12,10 = 5.66 F.995,10,12 = .177
28. Chapter 10: Statistical Inferences About Two Populations 28
If the observed value is greater than 5.66 or less than .177, the decision will be
to reject the null hypothesis.
5) s1
2
= 393.4 s2
2
= 702.7
6) F =
7.702
4.393
= 0.56
7) Since F = 0.56 is greater than .177 and less than 5.66,
the decision is to fail to reject the null hypothesis.
8) There is no significant difference in the variances of
number of days between Houston and Chicago.
10.43 H0: σ1
2
= σ2
2
α = .05 n1 = 12 s1 = 7.52
Ha: σ1
2
> σ2
2
n2 = 15 s2 = 6.08
dfnum = 12 - 1 = 11 dfdenom = 15 - 1 = 14
The critical table F value is F.05,10,14 = 5.26
F = 2
2
2
2
2
1
)08.6(
)52.7(
=
s
s
= 1.53
Since the observed F = 1.53 < F.05,10,14 = 2.60, the decision is to fail to reject the
null hypothesis.
10.44 H0: σ1
2
= σ2
2
α = .01 n1 = 15 s1
2
= 91.5
Ha: σ1
2
≠ σ2
2
n2 = 15 s2
2
= 67.3
dfnum = 15 - 1 = 14 dfdenom = 15 - 1 = 14
The critical table F values are: F.005,12,14 = 4.43 F.995,14,12 = .226
F =
3.67
5.91
2
2
2
1
=
s
s
= 1.36
Since the observed F = 1.36 < F.005,12,14 = 4.43 and > F.995,14,12 = .226, the decision
is to fail to reject the null hypothesis.
29. Chapter 10: Statistical Inferences About Two Populations 29
10.45 Ho: µ1 - µ2 = 0
Ha: µ1 - µ2 ≠ 0
For α = .10 and a two-tailed test, α/2 = .05 and z.05 = + 1.645
Sample 1 Sample 2
1x = 138.4 2x = 142.5
σ1 = 6.71 σ2 = 8.92
n1 = 48 n2 = 39
z =
39
)92.8(
48
)71.6(
)0()5.1424.138()()(
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
2121
+
−−
=
+
−−−
nn
xx
σσ
µµ
= -2.38
Since the observed value of z = -2.38 is less than the critical value of z = -1.645,
the decision is to reject the null hypothesis. There is a significant difference in
the means of the two populations.
10.46 Sample 1 Sample 2
1x = 34.9 2x = 27.6
σ1
2
= 2.97 σ2
2
= 3.50
n1 = 34 n2 = 31
For 98% Confidence Level, z.01 = 2.33
2
2
2
1
2
1
21 )(
nn
zxx
σσ
+±−
(34.9 – 27.6) + 2.33
31
50.3
34
97.2
+ = 7.3 + 1.04
6.26 < µµµµ1 - µµµµ2 < 8.34
30. Chapter 10: Statistical Inferences About Two Populations 30
10.47 Ho: µ1 - µ2 = 0
Ha: µ1 - µ2 >0
Sample 1 Sample 2
1x = 2.06 2x = 1.93
s1
2
= .176 s2
2
= .143
n1 = 12 n2 = 15
This is a one-tailed test with df = 12 + 15 - 2 = 25. The critical value is
t.05,25 = 1.708. If the observed value is greater than 1.708, the decision will be to
reject the null hypothesis.
t =
2121
2
2
21
2
1
2121
11
2
)1()1(
)()(
nnnn
nsns
xx
+
−+
−+−
−−− µµ
t =
15
1
12
1
25
)14)(143(.)11)(176(.
)0()93.106.2(
+
+
−−
= 0.85
Since the observed value of t = 0.85 is less than the critical value of t = 1.708, the
decision is to fail to reject the null hypothesis. The mean for population one is
not significantly greater than the mean for population two.
10.48 Sample 1 Sample 2
x 1 = 74.6 x 2 = 70.9
s1
2
= 10.5 s2
2
= 11.4
n1 = 18 n2 = 19
For 95% confidence, α/2 = .025.
Using df = 18 + 19 - 2 = 35, t35,.025 = 2.042
2121
2
2
21
2
1
21
11
2
)1()1(
)(
nnnn
nsns
txx +
−+
−+−
±−
(74.6 – 70.9) + 2.042
20
1
20
1
22020
)19()6.21()19()9.23( 22
+
−+
+
3.7 + 2.22
1.48 < µµµµ1 - µµµµ2 < 5.92
31. Chapter 10: Statistical Inferences About Two Populations 31
10.49 Ho: D = 0 α = .01
Ha: D < 0
n = 21 df = 20 d = -1.16 sd = 1.01
The critical t.01,20 = -2.528. If the observed t is less than -2.528, then the decision
will be to reject the null hypothesis.
t =
21
01.1
016.1 −−
=
−
n
s
Dd
d
= -5.26
Since the observed value of t = -5.26 is less than the critical t value of -2.528, the
decision is to reject the null hypothesis. The population difference is less
than zero.
10.50 Respondent Before After d
1 47 63 -16
2 33 35 - 2
3 38 36 2
4 50 56 - 6
5 39 44 - 5
6 27 29 - 2
7 35 32 3
8 46 54 - 8
9 41 47 - 6
d = -4.44 sd = 5.703 df = 8
For a 99% Confidence Level, α/2 = .005 and t8,.005 = 3.355
n
s
td d
± = -4.44 + 3.355
9
703.5
= -4.44 + 6.38
-10.82 < D < 1.94
10.51 Ho: p1 - p2 = 0 α = .05 α/2 = .025
Ha: p1 - p2 ≠ 0 z.025 = + 1.96
If the observed value of z is greater than 1.96 or less than -1.96, then the decision
will be to reject the null hypothesis.
32. Chapter 10: Statistical Inferences About Two Populations 32
Sample 1 Sample 2
x1 = 345 x2 = 421
n1 = 783 n2 = 896
896783
421345
21
21
+
+
=
+
+
=
nn
xx
p = .4562
783
345
ˆ
1
1
1 ==
n
x
p = .4406
896
421
ˆ
2
2
2 ==
n
x
p = .4699
+
−−
=
+⋅
−−−
=
896
1
783
1
)5438)(.4562(.
)0()4699.4406(.
11
)()ˆˆ(
1
2121
nn
qp
pppp
z = -1.20
Since the observed value of z = -1.20 is greater than -1.96, the decision is to fail
to reject the null hypothesis. There is no significant difference in the
population
proportions.
10.52 Sample 1 Sample 2
n1 = 409 n2 = 378
pˆ 1 = .71 pˆ 2 = .67
For a 99% Confidence Level, α/2 = .005 and z.005 = 2.575
2
22
1
11
21
ˆˆˆˆ
)ˆˆ(
n
qp
n
qp
zpp +±−
(.71 - .67) + 2.575
378
)33)(.67(.
409
)29)(.71(.
+ = .04 ± .085
-.045 < p1 - p2 < .125
10.53 H0: σ1
2
= σ2
2
α = .05 n1 = 8 s1
2
= 46
Ha: σ1
2
≠ σ2
2
n2 = 10 S2
2
= 37
dfnum = 8 - 1 = 7 dfdenom = 10 - 1 = 9
The critical F values are: F.025,7,9 = 4.20 F.975,9,7 = .238
33. Chapter 10: Statistical Inferences About Two Populations 33
If the observed value of F is greater than 4.20 or less than .238, then the decision
will be to reject the null hypothesis.
F =
37
46
2
2
2
1
=
s
s
= 1.24
Since the observed F = 1.24 is less than F.025,7,9 =4.20 and greater than
F.975,9,7 = .238, the decision is to fail to reject the null hypothesis. There is no
significant difference in the variances of the two populations.
10.54 Term Whole Life
x t = $75,000 x w = $45,000
st = $22,000 sw = $15,500
nt = 27 nw = 29
df = 27 + 29 - 2 = 54
For a 95% Confidence Level, α/2 = .025 and t.025,40 = 2.021 (used df=40)
2121
2
2
21
2
1
21
11
2
)1()1(
)(
nnnn
nsns
txx +
−+
−+−
±−
(75,000 – 45,000) + 2.021
29
1
27
1
22927
)28()500,15()26()000,22( 22
+
−+
+
30,000 ± 10,220.73
19,779.27 < µ1 - µ2 < 40,220.73
10.55 Morning Afternoon d
43 41 2
51 49 2
37 44 -7
24 32 -8
47 46 1
44 42 2
50 47 3
55 51 4
46 49 -3
n = 9 d = -0.444 sd =4.447 df = 9 - 1 = 8
For a 90% Confidence Level: α/2 = .05 and t.05,8 = 1.86
34. Chapter 10: Statistical Inferences About Two Populations 34
n
s
td d
±
-0.444 + (1.86)
9
447.4
= -0.444 ± 2.757
-3.201 < D < 2.313
10.56 Let group 1 be 1990
Ho: p1 - p2 = 0
Ha: p1 - p2 < 0 α = .05
The critical table z value is: z.05 = -1.645
n1 = 1300 n2 = 1450 1
ˆp = .447 2
ˆp = .487
14501300
)1450)(487(.)1300)(447(.ˆˆ
21
2211
+
+
=
+
+
=
nn
pnpn
p = .468
+
−−
=
+⋅
−−−
=
1450
1
1300
1
)532)(.468(.
)0()487.447(.
11
)()ˆˆ(
1
2121
nn
qp
pppp
z = -2.10
Since the observed z = -3.73 is less than z.05 = -1.645, the decision is to reject the
null hypothesis. 1997 has a significantly higher proportion.
10.57 Accounting Data Entry
n1 = 16 n2 = 14
x 1 = 26,400 x 2 = 25,800
s1 = 1,200 s2 = 1,050
H0: σ1
2
= σ2
2
Ha: σ1
2
≠ σ2
2
dfnum = 16 – 1 = 15 dfdenom = 14 – 1 = 13
The critical F values are: F.025,15,13 = 3.05 F.975,15,13 = 0.33
35. Chapter 10: Statistical Inferences About Two Populations 35
F =
500,102,1
000,440,1
2
2
2
1
=
s
s
= 1.31
Since the observed F = 1.31 is less than F.025,15,13 = 3.05 and greater than
F.975,15,13 = 0.33, the decision is to fail to reject the null hypothesis.
10.58 H0: σ1
2
= σ2
2
α = .01 n1 = 8 n2 = 7
Ha: σ1
2
≠ σ2
2
S1
2
= 72,909 S2
2
= 129,569
dfnum = 6 dfdenom = 7
The critical F values are: F.005,6,7 = 9.16 F.995,7,6 = .11
F =
909,72
569,129
2
2
2
1
=
s
s
= 1.78
Since F = 1.95 < F.005,6,7 = 9.16 but also > F.995,7,6 = .11, the decision is to fail to
reject the null hypothesis. There is no difference in the variances of the shifts.
10.59 Men Women
n1 = 60 n2 = 41
x 1 = 631 x 2 = 848
σ1 = 100 σ2 = 100
For a 95% Confidence Level, α/2 = .025 and z.025 = 1.96
2
2
2
1
2
1
21 )(
nn
zxx
σσ
+±−
(631 – 848) + 1.96
41
100
60
100 22
+ = -217 ± 39.7
-256.7 < µ1 - µ2 < -177.3
36. Chapter 10: Statistical Inferences About Two Populations 36
10.60 Ho: µ1 - µ2 = 0 α = .01
Ha: µ1 - µ2 ≠ 0 df = 20 + 24 - 2 = 42
Detroit Charlotte
n1 = 20 n2 = 24
x 1 = 17.53 x 2 = 14.89
s1 = 3.2 s2 = 2.7
For two-tail test, α/2 = .005 and the critical t.005,42 = ±2.704 (used df=40)
t =
2121
2
2
21
2
1
2121
11
2
)1()1(
)()(
nnnn
nsns
xx
+
−+
−+−
−−− µµ
t =
24
1
20
1
42
)23()7.2()19()2.3(
)0()89.1453.17(
22
+
+
−−
= 2.97
Since the observed t = 2.97 > t.005,42 = 2.704, the decision is to reject the null
hypothesis.
10.61 With Fertilizer Without Fertilizer
x 1 = 38.4 x 2 = 23.1
σ1 = 9.8 σ2 = 7.4
n1 = 35 n2 = 35
Ho: µ1 - µ2 = 0
Ha: µ1 - µ2 > 0
For one-tail test, α = .01 and z.01 = 2.33
z =
35
)4.7(
35
)8.9(
)0()1.234.38()()(
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
2121
+
−−
=
+
−−−
nn
xx
σσ
µµ
= 7.37
Since the observed z = 7.37 > z.01 = 2.33, the decision is to reject the null
hypothesis.
37. Chapter 10: Statistical Inferences About Two Populations 37
10.62 Specialty Discount
n1 = 350 n2 = 500
pˆ 1 = .75 pˆ 2 = .52
For a 90% Confidence Level, α/2 = .05 and z.05 = 1.645
2
22
1
11
21
ˆˆˆˆ
)ˆˆ(
n
qp
n
qp
zpp +±−
(.75 - .52) + 1.645
500
)48)(.52(.
350
)25)(.75(.
+ = .23 ± .053
.177 < p1 - p2 < .283
10.63 H0: σ1
2
= σ2
2
α = .05 n1 = 27 s1 = 22,000
Ha: σ1
2
≠ σ2
2
n2 = 29 s2 = 15,500
dfnum = 27 - 1 = 26 dfdenom = 29 - 1 = 28
The critical F values are: F.025,24,28 = 2.17 F.975,28,24 = .46
F = 2
2
2
2
2
1
500,15
000,22
=
s
s
= 2.01
Since the observed F = 2.01 < F.025,24,28 = 2.17 and > than F.975,28,24 = .46, the
decision is to fail to reject the null hypothesis.
38. Chapter 10: Statistical Inferences About Two Populations 38
10.64 Name Brand Store Brand d
54 49 5
55 50 5
59 52 7
53 51 2
54 50 4
61 56 5
51 47 4
53 49 4
n = 8 d = 4.5 sd=1.414 df = 8 - 1 = 7
For a 90% Confidence Level, α/2 = .05 and t.05,7 = 1.895
n
s
td d
±
4.5 + 1.895
8
414.1
= 4.5 ± .947
3.553 < D < 5.447
10.65 Ho: µ1 - µ2 = 0 α = .01
Ha: µ1 - µ2 < 0 df = 23 + 19 - 2 = 40
Wisconsin Tennessee
n1 = 23 n2 = 19
x 1 = 69.652 x 2 = 71.7368
s1
2
= 9.9644 s2
2
= 4.6491
For one-tail test, α = .01 and the critical t.01,40 = -2.423
t =
2121
2
2
21
2
1
2121
11
2
)1()1(
)()(
nnnn
nsns
xx
+
−+
−+−
−−− µµ
t =
19
1
23
1
40
)18)(6491.4()22)(9644.9(
)0()7368.71652.69(
+
+
−−
= -2.44
39. Chapter 10: Statistical Inferences About Two Populations 39
Since the observed t = -2.44 < t.01,40 = -2.423, the decision is to reject the null
hypothesis.
10.66 Wednesday Friday d
71 53 18
56 47 9
75 52 23
68 55 13
74 58 16
n = 5 d = 15.8 sd = 5.263 df = 5 - 1 = 4
Ho: D = 0 α = .05
Ha: D > 0
For one-tail test, α = .05 and the critical t.05,4 = 2.132
t =
5
263.5
08.15 −
=
−
n
s
Dd
d
= 6.71
Since the observed t = 6.71 > t.05,4 = 2.132, the decision is to reject the null
hypothesis.
10.67 Ho: P1 - P2 = 0 α = .05
Ha: P1 - P2 ≠ 0
Machine 1 Machine 2
x1 = 38 x2 = 21
n1 = 191 n2 = 202
191
38
ˆ
1
1
1 ==
n
x
p = .199
202
21
ˆ
2
2
2 ==
n
x
p = .104
202191
)202)(104(.)191)(199(.ˆˆ
21
2211
+
+
=
+
+
=
nn
pnpn
p = .15
For two-tail, α/2 = .025 and the critical z values are: z.025 = ±1.96
40. Chapter 10: Statistical Inferences About Two Populations 40
+
−−
=
+⋅
−−−
=
202
1
191
1
)85)(.15(.
)0()104.199(.
11
)()ˆˆ(
1
2121
nn
qp
pppp
z = 2.64
Since the observed z = 2.64 > zc = 1.96, the decision is to reject the null
hypothesis.
10.68 Construction Telephone Repair
n1 = 338 n2 = 281
x1 = 297 x2 = 192
338
297
ˆ
1
1
1 ==
n
x
p = .879
281
192
ˆ
2
2
2 ==
n
x
p = .683
For a 90% Confidence Level, α/2 = .05 and z.05 = 1.645
2
22
1
11
21
ˆˆˆˆ
)ˆˆ(
n
qp
n
qp
zpp +±−
(.879 - .683) + 1.645
281
)317)(.683(.
338
)121)(.879(.
+ = .196 ± .054
.142 < p1 - p2 < .250
10.69 Aerospace Automobile
n1 = 33 n2 = 35
x 1 = 12.4 x 2 = 4.6
σ1 = 2.9 σ2 = 1.8
For a 99% Confidence Level, α/2 = .005 and z.005 = 2.575
2
2
2
1
2
1
21 )(
nn
zxx
σσ
+±−
(12.4 – 4.6) + 2.575
35
)8.1(
33
)9.2( 22
+ = 7.8 ± 1.52
6.28 < µ1 - µ2 < 9.32
41. Chapter 10: Statistical Inferences About Two Populations 41
10.70 Discount Specialty
x 1 = $47.20 x 2 = $27.40
σ1 = $12.45 σ2 = $9.82
n1 = 60 n2 = 40
Ho: µ1 - µ2 = 0 α = .01
Ha: µ1 - µ2 ≠ 0
For two-tail test, α/2 = .005 and zc = ±2.575
z =
40
)82.9(
60
)45.12(
)0()40.2720.47()()(
22
2
2
2
1
2
1
2121
+
−−
=
+
−−−
nn
xx
σσ
µµ
= 8.86
Since the observed z = 8.86 > zc = 2.575, the decision is to reject the null
hypothesis.
10.71 Before After d
12 8 4
7 3 4
10 8 2
16 9 7
8 5 3
n = 5 d = 4.0 sd = 1.8708 df = 5 - 1 = 4
Ho: D = 0 α = .01
Ha: D > 0
For one-tail test, α = .01 and the critical t.01,4 = 3.747
t =
5
8708.1
00.4 −
=
−
n
s
Dd
d
= 4.78
Since the observed t = 4.78 > t.01,4 = 3.747, the decision is to reject the null
hypothesis.
42. Chapter 10: Statistical Inferences About Two Populations 42
10.72 Ho: µ1 - µ2 = 0 α = .01
Ha: µ1 - µ2 ≠ 0 df = 10 + 6 - 2 = 14
A B
n1 = 10 n2 = 6
x 1 = 18.3 x 2 = 9.667
s1
2
= 17.122 s2
2
= 7.467
For two-tail test, α/2 = .005 and the critical t.005,14 = ±2.977
t =
2121
2
2
21
2
1
2121
11
2
)1()1(
)()(
nnnn
nsns
xx
+
−+
−+−
−−− µµ
t =
6
1
10
1
14
)5)(467.7()9)(122.17(
)0()667.93.18(
+
+
−−
= 4.52
Since the observed t = 4.52 > t.005,14 = 2.977, the decision is to reject the null
hypothesis.
10.73 A t test was used to test to determine if Hong Kong has significantly different
rates than Bombay. Let group 1 be Hong Kong.
Ho: µ1 - µ2 = 0
Ha: µ1 - µ2 > 0
n1 = 19 n2 = 23 x1 = 130.4 x 2 = 128.4
S1 = 12.9 S2 = 13.9 α = .01
t = 0.48 with a p-value of .634 which is not significant at of .05. There is not
enough evidence in these data to declare that there is a difference in the average
rental rates of the two cities.
10.74 H0: D = 0
Ha: D ≠ 0
This is a related measures before and after study. Fourteen people were involved
in the study. Before the treatment, the sample mean was 4.357 and after the
43. Chapter 10: Statistical Inferences About Two Populations 43
treatment, the mean was 5.214. The higher number after the treatment indicates
that subjects were more likely to “blow the whistle” after having been through the
treatment. The observed t value was –3.12 which was more extreme than two-
tailed table t value of + 2.16 causing the researcher to reject the null hypothesis.
This is underscored by a p-value of .0081 which is less than α = .05. The study
concludes that there is a significantly higher likelihood of “blowing the whistle”
after the treatment.
10.75 The point estimates from the sample data indicate that in the northern city the
market share is .3108 and in the southern city the market share is .2701. The
point estimate for the difference in the two proportions of market share are .0407.
Since the 99% confidence interval ranges from -.0394 to +.1207 and zero is in the
interval, any hypothesis testing decision based on this interval would result in
failure to reject the null hypothesis. Alpha is .01 with a two-tailed test. This is
underscored by a calculated z value of 1.31 which has an associated p-value of
.191 which, of course, is not significant for any of the usual values of α.
10.76 A test of differences of the variances of the populations of the two machines is
being computed. The hypotheses are:
H0: σ1
2
= σ2
2
Ha: σ1
2
≠ σ2
2
Twenty-six pipes were measured for sample one and twenty-six pipes were
measured for sample two. The observed F = 1.79 is not significant at α = .05 for
a two-tailed test since the associated p-value is .0758. There is no significant
difference in the variance of pipe lengths for pipes produced by machine A versus
machine B.