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Work through the practice exercises from the textbook. CHAPTER 4: 5, 9, 15, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 35 CHAPTER 5: 1, 5, 11, 15, 17, 21, 25, 31, 35, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45, 47, 49. It is expected that you can solve all of these practice exercises. Your work on these problems will not be graded, and so you do not have to submit your analysis for them. You are responsible for assessing the correctness of your work on these problems. A few ways you can do this are: (1) use Appendix C located at the back of your book to check your answers, (2) work through the electronic forms of these problems within MyStatLab where you receive immediate feedback on each problem, (3) consult with one or more of your classmates; a way to accomplish this is via the Q&A Discussions.

Write careful, well-organized, neat, complete solutions for the problems specified below and submit them according to the Directions for Submitting Written Assignments (you can find this in the Orientation to Online STATISTICS module). Directions: Write (or type) neatly. Do not cross out errors…erase them. If you find yourself erasing extensively, stop and start again on a fresh page. If you choose to use a pen, do not scribble things out. Number your problems clearly and indicate what chapter they are from. Clearly indicate your final answers for the computational problems. Always show your steps and/or explain your reasoning clearly.

Use your TI-84 calculator to compute statistics (such as mean, standard deviation, media, areas under a Normal Distribution, etc.); do not use tables of values. If you use a calculator’s statistical function to obtain an answer, state the name of the function you used (for example, 1-Var Stats, Stat Plot, normalcdf); include the values entered whenever you apply the normalcdf function. Do not report every key depressed. Simply writing the correct answers without showing how you arrived at them will earn you a zero on the assignment. Use a straight edge or ruler to draw graph axes. Label the following: the axes with an appropriate variable or title, each point plotted (using ordered pair notation), the equation of the curve next to its graph. Show your scale on the axes too. When doing applied problems (a.k.a. word problems), you must define any variables you introduce (include the units of measurement where relevant).

Additional directions: Your work on these problems will be graded on correctness and your ability to communicate your solution. Please use your TI-84 calculator to generate statistical values and graphs. Don’t forget to state the name of the calculator function(s) used (do not, however, describe every button pushed). Clearly define every variable you create (include units of measurement, if they exist, with each definition).

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Statistical analysis and problem-solving exercises are crucial in understanding and applying statistical concepts. This assignment encompasses a select number of problems from Chapters 4 and 5 of the textbook, focusing on normal distribution, descriptive statistics, and applied problem-solving using TI-84 calculators.

Problem 1: Hamburger Demand Analysis

The owner of a fast-food restaurant records daily hamburger demand, which follows a normal distribution with a mean of 260 pounds and a standard deviation of 20 pounds. The first part (a) asks: What percentage of days will the owner need more than 320 pounds of hamburger?

To solve this, we first identify the mean (μ = 260) and standard deviation (σ = 20). We then calculate the z-score for 320 pounds:

z = (X - μ) / σ = (320 - 260) / 20 = 60 / 20 = 3.0.

Using the TI-84's normalcdf function, we compute the proportion of demand exceeding 320 pounds. Since the normalcdf function calculates the area to the left of a value, to find the area to the right, we use the complement: normalcdf(320, ∞, 260, 20). On the TI-84, this is entered as:

normalcdf(320, 1E99, 260, 20)

which yields approximately 0.0013, or 0.13%. Therefore, about 0.13% of days are expected to require more than 320 pounds.

Part (b) asks: How many pounds should she order daily to ensure she does not run out of meat more than 1% of days?

We need to find the demand value corresponding to the 99th percentile of the demand distribution.

Using the inverse norm function, invNorm(0.99, 260, 20), with the TI-84, gives:

invNorm(0.99, 260, 20)

which calculates to approximately 298.95994 pounds. Rounding to an appropriate number of decimal places, she should order approximately 298.96 pounds daily to meet demand with only a 1% risk of shortage.

Problem 2: Height Comparison Using Boxplots

Heights for men and women are recorded, with boxplots providing visual summaries. The task is to estimate the percentage of male heights that are greater than the tallest female, using the boxplots. Since the boxplots illustrate the distribution's median, quartiles, and potential outliers, we analyze the maximum female height relative to the male distribution.

If the boxplots show the maximum female height at, say, 68 inches, and the male boxplot indicates a median of 70 inches with the interquartile range extending from 68 to 74 inches, we can approximate the percentage of males taller than 68 inches. Because the male distribution appears approximately normal, we can estimate the proportion of males exceeding 68 inches by calculating the z-score:

z = (X - μ) / σ

Assuming the male mean (μ) is 70 inches, and the standard deviation (σ) is estimated from the interquartile range (for example, IQR = 74 - 68 = 6), and since IQR ≈ 1.35σ, σ ≈ IQR / 1.35 ≈ 4.44 inches.

Thus, z = (68 - 70) / 4.44 ≈ -0.45. The corresponding area to the left from standard normal tables is approximately 0.3264, indicating about 32.64% of males are shorter than 68 inches, and thus approximately 67.36% are taller. Therefore, roughly 67% of males are taller than the tallest female indicated by the boxplot.

This estimate relies on the assumption of normality and the accuracy of the boxplot values.

Problem 3: Finding Mean Weight of Potato Chips

The weights of small bags of potato chips are normally distributed with a known standard deviation of 0.199 ounces. The first quartile weight is given as 5.865 ounces. To find the mean weight, we recognize that the first quartile corresponds to the 25th percentile.

Using the TI-84's invNorm function with p = 0.25, mean μ, and standard deviation σ = 0.199, we set up the equation:

invNorm(0.25, μ, 0.199) = 5.865

Rearranged to solve for μ:

μ = invNorm(0.25, μ, 0.199) value + adjustment or, more straightforwardly, using the inverse normal function directly to find μ, assuming the normal distribution is symmetric.

However, since invNorm directly gives the value corresponding to the specified percentile for a given mean and standard deviation, we instead set up an equation:

5.865 = μ + z_{0.25} * 0.199

From standard normal tables, z_{0.25} ≈ -0.6745. Therefore:

μ = 5.865 - (-0.6745 * 0.199) = 5.865 + 0.134 ≈ 6.000 ounces.

Thus, the estimated mean weight of the potato chip bags is approximately 6.000 ounces. This result aligns with expectations, given the quartile's position and known distribution parameters.

Conclusion

These problems exemplify the application of normal distribution, the use of TI-84 functions such as normalcdf and invNorm, and estimation techniques based on boxplots. Accurate interpretation and careful calculation are essential in statistical analysis to derive meaningful insights from data. By practicing such problems, students develop the skills necessary for real-world data analysis and decision-making in various fields, including business, health, and engineering.

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