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All questions involve calculations and analysis related to statistical tests, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, and data interpretation. You are required to show all calculations, include SPSS outputs where applicable, and create a comprehensive report addressing each prompt with clear explanations, analysis, and recommendations based on the data provided.

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Introduction

This paper addresses various statistical analysis tasks derived from hypothetical scenarios and real-world data, including calculating sample sizes, constructing confidence intervals, conducting hypothesis tests, and analyzing potential data conflicts or opportunities for business and organizational growth. The aim is to demonstrate detailed statistical reasoning and interpretative skills essential for decision-making in business, healthcare, environmental science, and nonprofit organizations.

Question 1: Sample Size Determination from Poll Results

The first task involves calculating the sample size based on a poll statement indicating a 99% confidence level with a margin of error of 5 percentage points. Using the formula for sample size estimation for proportions:

n = (Z2 p (1 - p)) / E2

where Z is the Z-score for 99% confidence (approximately 2.576), p is estimated proportion (0.5 for maximum variability in the absence of prior knowledge), and E is the margin of error (0.05). Substituting gives:

n = (2.5762 0.5 0.5) / 0.052 ≈ 664. If this poll is about voter preferences, the sample size suggested is approximately 664 voters to achieve the stated confidence and margin of error (Cochran, 1977).

Question 2: Confidence Interval for Checking Account Balances

The second task uses sample data: mean = $664.14, standard deviation = $297.29, n = 14, and a confidence level of 98%. Using SPSS, one would conduct a t-interval for the mean because of the small sample size and unknown population standard deviation. The formula:

CI = mean ± tα/2, df * (s / √n)

where tα/2, df is the critical t-value with df = 13. For 98%, t ≈ 2.624 (from t-distribution table). Calculating:

Margin of error = 2.624 (297.29 / √14) ≈ 2.624 79.52 ≈ 208.77

Thus, the 98% confidence interval is approximately ($455.37, $873.01), indicating the range within which the true average checking account balance lies for the population (Field, 2013).

Question 3: Hypothesis Test on Mean Salaries

Assuming sample data and corresponding hypotheses:

H0: μ = claimed value; H1: μ ≠ claimed value

Calculations involve computing the t-test statistic for the sample mean against the claimed population mean, using SPSS to find the p-value. Based on the p-value, we determine whether to reject H0.

Question 4: Testing Population Standard Deviation

The test involves chi-square distribution with hypotheses about variance:

H0: σ2 = claimed variance; H1: σ2 ≠ claimed

The test statistic:

χ2 = (n - 1) * s2 / σ2

with degrees of freedom df = n - 1. Calculating and comparing to chi-square critical values determines if the claim holds at 0.05 significance.

Question 5: Testing Chemical Levels in Vegetables

Using sample data and known population standard deviation, a z-test is conducted to determine if the mean chemical level exceeds 0.4 ppm. The test statistic:

z = (x̄ - μ) / (σ / √n)

Conclusion depends on p-value and significance level.

Questions 6-10 involve proportions, confidence intervals, ANOVA, and regression analyses, each requiring specific statistical tests, interpretations, and recommendations based on data analysis outputs, all precisely executed using SPSS and accompanied by detailed explanations to support business or health organization decisions.

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