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The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ American Time Use Survey showed that the amount of time spent using a computer for leisure varied greatly by age. Individuals age 75 and over averaged 0.20 hour (12 minutes) per day using a computer for leisure. Individuals ages 15 to 19 spend 1.3 hours per day using a computer for leisure. Assuming these times follow an exponential distribution, find the proportion of each group that spends:

(a) Less than 10 minutes per day using a computer for leisure. (Round your answers to 4 decimal places.) Proportion ________ and ________.

(b) More than two hours. (Round your answers to 4 decimal places.) Proportion ________ and ________.

(c) Between 20 minutes and 60 minutes using a computer for leisure. (Round your answers to 4 decimal places.) Proportion ________ and ________.

(d) Find the 26th percentile. Seventy-four percent spend more than what amount of time? (Round your answers to 2 decimal places.) Amount of time for individuals age 75 and over minutes Amount of time for individuals ages 15 to 19 minutes

Paper For Above instruction

The American Time Use Survey conducted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics offers valuable insight into how different age groups allocate their leisure time to computer use. Examining the data, it is evident that technology engagement varies significantly with age, with younger individuals spending considerably more time on computers for leisure than their older counterparts. To analyze this data statistically, we employ the exponential distribution model, which is appropriate for modeling the time between events in a process where events occur continuously and independently at a constant average rate. This model enables us to calculate various probabilities regarding leisure computer use among different age groups and interpret percentile data effectively.

First, it is crucial to understand the parameters of the exponential distribution. The probability density function (PDF) of the exponential distribution is given by:

f(t) = λ e-λt for t ≥ 0

where λ (lambda) is the rate parameter, calculated as λ = 1/μ, with μ being the mean time spent on leisure computer use per day.

Given the mean times - 12 minutes (0.2 hours) for individuals aged 75 and over, and 78 minutes (1.3 hours) for individuals aged 15-19 - the respective λ values are:

λ (75+) = 1 / 12 minutes ≈ 0.0833

λ (15-19) = 1 / 78 minutes ≈ 0.0128

Using the exponential distribution, the probability that a randomly selected individual spends less than a particular amount of time t is:

P(T < t) = 1 - e-λt

Similarly, the probability that an individual spends more than t is:

P(T > t) = e-λt

Now, we address each specific problem formulated with these parameters.

(a) Proportion spending less than 10 minutes per day

For t = 10 minutes, the respective proportions for each age group are:

  • Individuals aged 75+:
  • P(T < 10) = 1 - e-0.0833×10 = 1 - e-0.833
  • Individuals aged 15-19:
  • P(T < 10) = 1 - e-0.0128×10 = 1 - e-0.128

Calculations:

e^{-0.833} ≈ 0.4348

Proportion (75+) = 1 - 0.4348 ≈ 0.5652


e^{-0.128} ≈ 0.8794


Proportion (15–19) = 1 - 0.8794 ≈ 0.1206

Thus, approximately 0.5652 (56.52%) of individuals aged 75+ spend less than 10 minutes, and about 0.1206 (12.06%) of those aged 15-19 do the same.

(b) Proportion spending more than 2 hours

2 hours = 120 minutes. The probabilities are:

  • Individuals aged 75+: P(T > 120) = e-0.0833×120 = e-10
  • Individuals aged 15-19: P(T > 120) = e-0.0128×120 = e-1.536

Calculations:

e^{-10} ≈ 4.54×10-5

Proportion (75+) ≈ 0.0000454


e^{-1.536} ≈ 0.2154


Proportion (15–19) ≈ 0.2154

Hence, almost none (approximately 0.0045%) of individuals aged 75+ spend more than two hours, while about 21.54% of individuals aged 15-19 do.

(c) Proportion spending between 20 and 60 minutes

For the interval between 20 and 60 minutes, the probability is:

P(20 < T < 60) = P(T < 60) – P(T < 20)

Calculations:

  • For age 75+:
  • P(T < 60) = 1 - e-0.0833×60 = 1 - e-5
  • P(T < 20) = 1 - e-0.0833×20 = 1 - e-1.666
  • Similarly for age 15-19:
  • P(T < 60) = 1 - e-0.0128×60 = 1 - e-0.768
  • P(T < 20) = 1 - e-0.0128×20 = 1 - e-0.256

Calculations:

e^{-5} ≈ 0.0067

P(75+): 1 - 0.0067 ≈ 0.9933


e^{-1.666} ≈ 0.188


P(75+): 1 - 0.188 ≈ 0.812


e^{-0.768} ≈ 0.464


P(15–19): 1 - 0.464 ≈ 0.536


e^{-0.256} ≈ 0.774


P(15–19): 1 - 0.774 ≈ 0.226

Final proportions:

Individuals aged 75+: Approximately 0.9933 – 0.812 = 0.1813 (18.13%) spend between 20 and 60 minutes.

Individuals aged 15-19: Approximately 0.536 – 0.226 = 0.310 (31.0%) use computers in this interval.

(d) The 26th percentile and percentage exceeding a certain time

To find the time corresponding to a given percentile in an exponential distribution, use:

tp = - (1/λ) × ln(1 - p)

For p = 0.26 (26th percentile):

  • Age 75+: t26 = - (1/0.0833) × ln(1 - 0.26) ≈ -12 × ln(0.74)
  • Age 15-19: t26 = - (1/0.0128) × ln(0.74)

Calculations:

For 75+:

ln(0.74) ≈ -0.301


t75+ ≈  -12 × (-0.301) ≈ 3.61 minutes


For 15-19:


t15–19 = -78 × (-0.301) ≈ 23.48 minutes

Seventy-four percent of each group spends more than these times:

  • 75+ group: 74% spend more than approximately 3.61 minutes.
  • 15–19 group: 74% spend more than approximately 23.48 minutes.

Conclusion

The analysis indicates that the probability of low computer use (less than 10 minutes), high use (more than two hours), and moderate use (20 to 60 minutes) varies significantly between age groups, consistent with the exponential distribution model. Younger individuals (15-19) have a higher likelihood of extensive leisure computer usage compared to older adults (75+). The percentile calculations provide insight into typical usage times, emphasizing notable variability in leisure time allocation across different age demographics. These findings hold implications for understanding technology engagement patterns and tailoring digital accessibility initiatives accordingly.

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