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Answer The Following Questions Covering Materials From Previous Chapte

Answer The Following Questions Covering Materials From Previous Chapte

Answer the following questions covering materials from previous chapters in your textbook. Each question is worth 2.5 points.

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In this paper, we address a series of statistical questions drawn from previous chapters of a standard textbook, focusing on inference, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, sample size calculations, and graphical data analysis. The purpose is to demonstrate understanding of key statistical concepts and their application in real-world scenarios involving data analysis, estimation, and comparison of groups.

1. Confidence Interval for Mean Birth Weight of SIDS Cases

A sample of 49 sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) cases has a mean birth weight of 2998 g. The population standard deviation is known to be σ = 800 g. To construct a 95% confidence interval for the mean birth weight, we use the Z-distribution, given the known σ and the large sample size.

The confidence interval is calculated as:

CI = x̄ ± Zα/2 * (σ / √n)

where x̄ = 2998 g, σ = 800 g, n = 49, and Zα/2 = 1.96 for 95% confidence.

Plugging in the numbers:

CI = 2998 ± 1.96 (800 / √49) = 2998 ± 1.96 (800 / 7) = 2998 ± 1.96 * 114.29 ≈ 2998 ± 224.3

Thus, the 95% confidence interval is approximately (2773.7 g, 3222.3 g). This means we are 95% confident that the true mean birth weight of SIDS cases in the county lies within this interval.

2. Confidence Interval for Vaccine Batch Titer

We analyze a batch of vaccine to estimate its true titer. The measurements are 7.40, 7.36, and 7.45, with a known standard deviation σ = 0.070. Since the measurements are repeated on the same batch, and the sample size is small, the sample mean is used to estimate the true concentration, and a confidence interval is constructed assuming normality.

The sample mean is:

ȳ = (7.40 + 7.36 + 7.45) / 3 ≈ 7.4033

The standard error (SE) is:

SE = σ / √n = 0.070 / √3 ≈ 0.070 / 1.732 ≈ 0.0404

Degrees of freedom = n - 1 = 2. For a 95% confidence interval with df=2, the t-value is approximately 4.303 (from Student's t-distribution table).

The margin of error (ME) is:

ME = t SE = 4.303 0.0404 ≈ 0.174

The confidence interval is therefore:

(7.4033 - 0.174, 7.4033 + 0.174) ≈ (7.229, 7.577)

This interval suggests we are 95% confident that the true titer concentration of the batch lies within approximately 7.229 to 7.577.

3. True or False?

The expression for a confidence interval is 13 ± 5.

  • a. False. The "5" in the interval is the margin of error, not the standard error.
  • b. False. The "13" is the point estimate (sample mean), not the margin of error.
  • c. True. The "5" represents the margin of error in the interval.

Therefore, only statement c is correct; statements a and b are false.

4. Critical Values for t-Tests

For a t-test based on 21 observations, the degrees of freedom (df) = n - 1 = 20.

Critical value for a one-tailed test at α = 0.05 with df=20 is approximately 1.725 (from t-distribution tables).

For a two-tailed test at α = 0.05, the critical t-values are ±2.085.

These critical values determine the cutoff points for significance: t > 1.725 (one-tailed) or |t| > 2.085 (two-tailed).

5. When to Use t-Procedure Instead of z-Procedure

The t-procedure is used when the population standard deviation σ is unknown, and the sample size is small (generally n

6. Confidence Interval for Mean Height of Boys

A sample of 26 boys aged 13-14 has a mean height of 63.8 inches with a standard deviation of 3.1 inches. To estimate the population mean with 95% confidence, we use the t-distribution since the sample size is small and the population standard deviation is unknown.

The standard error is:

SE = s / √n = 3.1 / √26 ≈ 3.1 / 5.10 ≈ 0.6078

The degrees of freedom = 25. From t-tables, t0.025,25 ≈ 2.060.

The margin of error:

ME = t SE ≈ 2.060 0.6078 ≈ 1.253

The confidence interval:

(63.8 - 1.253, 63.8 + 1.253) ≈ (62.547, 65.053) inches.

Thus, we are 95% confident that the true mean height of all boys aged 13-14 in the population is between approximately 62.55 and 65.05 inches.

7. Study Types: Single, Paired, or Independent Samples

  • a. Comparing vaccination histories in 30 autistic children to a separate sample of non-autistic children: independent samples.
  • b. Comparing risk factors in husbands and wives (paired/grouped observations): paired samples.
  • c. Nutritional exam results compared to expected population means/proportions: single sample (or one-sample comparison).

8. Sample Size Calculation for Detecting a Mean Difference

We want to detect a mean difference of δ = 0.25 with a standard deviation σ = 0.67, at 90% power (1-β) and α = 0.05 (two-sided).

The formula for sample size:

n = [(Z1−α/2 + Z1−β) * σ / δ]2

From standard normal tables: Z1−α/2 = 1.96, Z1−β = 1.28 for 90% power.

Calculating:

n = [(1.96 + 1.28) 0.67 / 0.25]2 ≈ [3.24 0.67 / 0.25]2 ≈ [2.173 / 0.25]2 ≈ (8.692)2 ≈ 75.4

Therefore, approximately 76 subjects are needed to detect the specified difference with the desired power.

9. Graphical Methods to Compare Quantitative Data from Two Independent Groups

Two common graphical methods include:

  1. Side-by-side boxplots: display the median, quartiles, and potential outliers for each group, allowing visual comparison of central tendency and distribution shape.
  2. Scatterplots with overlaid summary statistics: plotting individual data points for each group with means or medians can reveal differences in spread and central value.

10. Group Differences Explored with Boxplots

The data for boys: {72, 73, 86, 95, 95, 95, 96, 97, 99, 125}

The data for girls: {89, 92, 93, 98, 105, 106, 110, 126, 127, 130}

Constructing side-by-side boxplots would involve plotting the median, interquartile range, and potential outliers for each group. The boys tend to have a wider range with a median roughly around 95, but with a lower lower-quartile and a higher maximum, indicating more variability. The girls' boxplot will likely show a median near 100, with more tightly clustered middle data. Visual analysis of these boxplots helps determine whether the group differences are statistically apparent or attributable to variability and extreme values.

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