Questions from Applied Statistics


Q: If the mean asset turnover for retail firms is 2.02

If the mean asset turnover for retail firms is 2.02 with a standard deviation of 0.22, without assuming a normal distribution, within what range will at least 75% of retail firms’ asset turnover fall?...

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Q: For each data set: (a) Find the mean,

For each data set: (a) Find the mean, median, and mode. (b) Which, if any, of these three measures is the weakest indicator of a “typical” data value? Why?

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Q: During a rock concert, the noise level (in decibels)

During a rock concert, the noise level (in decibels) in front row seats has a mean of 95 dB with a standard deviation of 8 dB. Without assuming a normal distribution, find the minimum percentage of no...

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Q: Bags of jelly beans have a mean weight of 396 gm with

Bags of jelly beans have a mean weight of 396 gm with a standard deviation of 5 gm. Use Chebyshev’s Theorem to find a lower bound for the number of bags in a sample of 200 that weigh between 386 and 4...

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Q: Based on experience, the Ball Corporation’s aluminum can manufacturing facility in

Based on experience, the Ball Corporation’s aluminum can manufacturing facility in Ft. Atkinson, Wisconsin, knows that the metal thickness of incoming shipments has a mean of 0.2731 mm with a standard...

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Q: SAT scores for the entering class of 2010 at Oxnard University were

SAT scores for the entering class of 2010 at Oxnard University were normally distributed with a mean of 1340 and a standard deviation of 90. Bob’s SAT score was 1430. (a) Find Bob’s standardized z-sco...

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Q: Find the data value that corresponds to each of the following z

Find the data value that corresponds to each of the following z-scores. a. Final exam scores: Allison’s z-score = 2.30, μ = 74, σ = 7 b. Weekly grocery bill: James’ z-score = 21.45, μ = $53, σ = $12...

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Q: Three percent of the letters placed in a certain postal drop box

Three percent of the letters placed in a certain postal drop box have incorrect postage. Suppose 200 letters are mailed. (a) For this binomial, what is the expected number with incorrect postage? (b)...

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Q: The average time a Boulder High varsity lacrosse player plays in a

The average time a Boulder High varsity lacrosse player plays in a game is 30 minutes with a standard deviation of 7 minutes. Nolan’s playing time in last week’s game against Fairview was 48 minutes....

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Q: The number of blueberries in a blueberry muffin baked by Earth Harvest

The number of blueberries in a blueberry muffin baked by Earth Harvest Bakeries can range from 18 to 30 blueberries. (a) Use the Empirical Rule to estimate the standard deviation of the number of blue...

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