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1.The sample mean is 12; the sample standard deviation is 5; and the sample size

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Question

1.The sample mean is 12; the sample standard deviation is 5; and the sample size in a research study is 25. Calculate the 95% confidence interval for the population mean

[2.064; 14.064]

[9.936; 14.064]

[2.064; 9.936]

None of the above

2.

When is the t distribution the correct distribution for calculating confidence intervals for the population mean?

When the population standard deviation is unknown and population is non-normal

For small samples.

For small samples only when population standard deviation is known

When the population standard deviation is unknown and the population is distributed normal.

For finite populations with large samples.

None of the above is true

[2.064; 14.064]

[9.936; 14.064]

[2.064; 9.936]

None of the above

Explanation / Answer

x= 12

n= 25

Df= 24

s= 5

alpha=0.05 then T(alpha/2)=2.06389

Margin of error E=T(alpha/2)*s/sqrt(n)

=2.06389*5/sqrt(25)

=2.06389

95% Confindence interval for population mean =(x-E,x+E)

rounded upper bound= 14.064

rounded lower bound= 9.936

correct option is B

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When the population standard deviation is unknown and the population is distributed normal.

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