Questions from Statistical Techniques


Q: The numbers of “near misses” recorded for the last 20

The numbers of “near misses” recorded for the last 20 months at Lima International Airport are 3, 2, 3, 2, 2, 3, 5, 1, 2, 2, 4, 4, 2, 6, 3, 5, 2, 5, 1, and 3. Develop an appropriate cont...

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Q: A sample of 36 observations is selected from a normal population.

A sample of 36 observations is selected from a normal population. The sample mean is 12, and the population standard deviation is 3. Conduct the following test of hypothesis using the .01 significan...

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Q: Thompson Photo Works purchased several new, highly sophisticated processing machines.

Thompson Photo Works purchased several new, highly sophisticated processing machines. The production department needed some guidance with respect to qualifications needed by an operator. Is age a fa...

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Q: The following hypotheses are given.H0: π = .

The following hypotheses are given. H0: π = .40 H1: π ≠ .40 A sample of 120 observations revealed that p = .30. At the .05 significance level, can the null hypothesis be rejected? a....

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Q: The following hypothesis-testing situation is given: H0: π

The following hypothesis-testing situation is given: H0: π = .50 and H1: π ≠ .50. The significance level is .05, and the sample size is 9. a. What is the decision rule? b. There were five...

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Q: A sample of 60 college students was given a special training program

A sample of 60 college students was given a special training program designed to improve their time management skills. One month after completing the course, the students were contacted and asked wh...

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Q: Many new stockbrokers resist giving presentations to bankers and certain other groups

Many new stockbrokers resist giving presentations to bankers and certain other groups. Sensing this lack of self-confidence, management arranged to have a confidence-building seminar for a sample of...

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Q: The null and alternate hypotheses are:H0: π1 =

The null and alternate hypotheses are: H0: π1 = π2 H1: π1 ≠ π2 A sample of 200 observations from the first population indicated that x1 is 170. A sample of 150 observations from th...

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Q: In January 2003, the price for a whole fresh chicken was

In January 2003, the price for a whole fresh chicken was $1.004 per pound. In February 2016, the price for the same chicken was $1.475 per pound. Use the January 2003 price as the base period and 10...

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Q: The sales, in billions of dollars, of Keller Overhead Door

The sales, in billions of dollars, of Keller Overhead Door Inc. for 2012 to 2017 are: a. Plot the data. b. Determine the least squares trend equation. c. Use the trend equation to calcula...

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