Questions from Statistics Principles


Q: Given the following matched pairs sample, / (a

Given the following matched pairs sample, (a) Evaluate the t statistic (b) How many degrees of freedom does this t have?

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Q: Two sun blockers are to be compared. One blocker is rubbed

Two sun blockers are to be compared. One blocker is rubbed on one side of a subject's back and the other blocker is rubbed on the other side. Each subject then lies in the sun for two hours. After wai...

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Q: With reference to the water quality in Exercise 2.17:

With reference to the water quality in Exercise 2.17: (a) Find the sample mean. (b) Does the sample mean or the median give a better indication of the water quality of a "typical" day? Why? Data fr...

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Q: It is claimed that an industrial safety program is effective in reducing

It is claimed that an industrial safety program is effective in reducing the loss of working hours due to factory accidents. The following data are collect ed concerning the weekly loss of working hou...

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Q: A manufacturer claims his boot waterproofing is better than the major brand

A manufacturer claims his boot waterproofing is better than the major brand. Five pairs of shoes are available for a test. (a) Explain how you would conduct a paired sample test. (b) Write down your...

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Q: A study is to be made of the relative effectiveness of two

A study is to be made of the relative effectiveness of two kinds of cough medicines in increasing sleep. Six people with colds are given medicine A the first night and medicine B the second night. The...

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Q: Two methods of memorizing difficult material are being tested to determine if

Two methods of memorizing difficult material are being tested to determine if one produces better retention. Nine pairs of students are included in the study. The students in each pair are matched acc...

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Q: In an experiment conducted to see if electrical pricing policies can affect

In an experiment conducted to see if electrical pricing policies can affect consumer behavior, 10 homeowners in Wisconsin had to pay a premium for power use during the peak hours. They were offered lo...

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Q: Identify the following as either matched pair or independent samples. Also

Identify the following as either matched pair or independent samples. Also identify the experimental units, treatments, and response in each case. (a) Twelve persons are given a high-potency vitamin C...

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Q: Laser guns for detecting speeders require an accurate measurement of distance.

Laser guns for detecting speeders require an accurate measurement of distance. In one daily calibration test, police measure the known distances 164 and 104 feet. The difference in readings should be...

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