Questions from Statistical Techniques


Q: Hugger Polls contends that an agent conducts a mean of 53 in

Hugger Polls contends that an agent conducts a mean of 53 in-depth home surveys every week. A streamlined survey form has been introduced, and Hugger wants to evaluate its effectiveness. The number of...

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Q: Mike Wilde is president of the teachers’ union for Otsego School District

Mike Wilde is president of the teachers’ union for Otsego School District. In preparing for upcoming negotiations, he is investigating the salary structure of classroom teachers in t...

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Q: A sample of 64 observations is selected from a normal population.

A sample of 64 observations is selected from a normal population. The sample mean is 215, and the population standard deviation is 15. Conduct the following test of hypothesis using the .025 significa...

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Q: A regional planner is studying the demographics of nine counties in the

A regional planner is studying the demographics of nine counties in the eastern region of an Atlantic seaboard state. She has gathered the following data: a. Is there a linear relationship between t...

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Q: In recent times, with mortgage rates at low levels, financial

In recent times, with mortgage rates at low levels, financial institutions have had to provide more customer convenience. One of the innovations offered by Coastal National Bank and Trust is online mo...

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Q: A recent national survey found that parents read an average (mean

A recent national survey found that parents read an average (mean) of 10 books per month to their children under five years old. The population standard deviation is 5. The distribution of books read...

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Q: A market researcher is studying on-line subscription services. She

A market researcher is studying on-line subscription services. She is particularly interested in what variables relate to the number of subscriptions for a particular on-line service. She is able to o...

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Q: Rutter Nursery Company packages its pine bark mulch in 50-pound

Rutter Nursery Company packages its pine bark mulch in 50-pound bags. From a long history, the production department reports that the distribution of the bag weights follows the normal distribution an...

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Q: Many regions in North and South Carolina and Georgia have experienced rapid

Many regions in North and South Carolina and Georgia have experienced rapid population growth over the last 10 years. It is expected that the growth will continue over the next 10 years. This has moti...

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Q: The Conch Café, located in Gulf Shores, Alabama, features

The Conch Café, located in Gulf Shores, Alabama, features casual lunches with a great view of the Gulf of Mexico. To accommodate the increase in business during the summer vacation season...

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