Question 1

Using the normal distribution,we know that ______ % of all random sample means will fall within ±1.96 standard errors of the true population mean.

Accepted Answer

A)  68
B)  95
C)  99
D)  100E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 2

In a survey sample of 83 respondents,about 30.1 percent of the sample work less than 40 hours per week.Calculate a 68% confidence interval for the proportion of persons who work less than 40 hours per week.

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

If the level of confidence goes down (from 99% to 95%),the confidence level becomes less precise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The actual percentage of Americans who support gay and lesbian relations is an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  estimation.
B)  sample.
C)  confidence interval.
D)  population parameter.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 5

A point estimate is an estimate where a

Accepted Answer

A)  sample statistic is used to estimate the exact value of a population parameter.
B)  sample statistic is used to estimate a range of possible values of a population parameter.
C)  population parameter is used to estimate the exact value of a sample statistic population.
D)  parameter is used to estimate a range of possible values of a sample statistic.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Typically,both the mean and the standard deviation of the population are unknown.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In a survey sample of 1000 respondents,the mean annual salary is $32,245,with a standard deviation of 4021.54.Calculate a 95% confidence interval for these data.

Accepted Answer

(32,494.25...

Question 8

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.
-If the sample standard deviation of a sample N = 1001 is 2.60 and sample mean is 2.94,then

Accepted Answer

A)  estimate standard error is .8.
B)  the upper bound with 95% confidence level is 3.10.
C)  the lower bound with 95% confidence level is 2.78.
D)  the Z value corresponding to a 95% confidence level is 2.58.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 9

In a survey sample of 83 respondents,about 30.1% of the sample work less than 40 hours per week.Calculate a 68% confidence interval for the proportion of persons who work 40 hours or more per week.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a survey sample of 83 respondents,about...

Question 10

If the value of the sample standard deviation increases,what happens to the confidence interval?

Accepted Answer

A)  It becomes wider.
B)  It becomes more precise.
C)  It does not change.
D)  It narrows.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

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If the level of confidence goes down (from 99% to 95%),the confidence level becomes less precise.

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A point estimate is an estimate where a

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The actual percentage of Americans who support gay and lesbian relations is an example of a(n)

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In a survey sample of 1000 respondents,the mean annual salary is $32,245,with a standard deviation of 4021.54.Calculate a 95% confidence interval for these data.

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Using the normal distribution,we know that ______ % of all random sample means will fall within ±1.96 standard errors of the true population mean.

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Typically,both the mean and the standard deviation of the population are unknown.

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In a survey sample of 83 respondents,about 30.1% of the sample work less than 40 hours per week.Calculate a 68% confidence interval for the proportion of persons who work 40 hours or more per week.

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If the value of the sample standard deviation increases,what happens to the confidence interval?

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If the level of confidence goes down (from 99% to 95%),the confidence level becomes less precise.

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The actual percentage of Americans who support gay and lesbian relations is an example of a(n)

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In a survey sample of 1000 respondents,the mean annual salary is $32,245,with a standard deviation of 4021.54.Calculate a 95% confidence interval for these data.

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Typically,both the mean and the standard deviation of the population are unknown.

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In a survey sample of 83 respondents,about 30.1% of the sample work less than 40 hours per week.Calculate a 68% confidence interval for the proportion of persons who work 40 hours or more per week.

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