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Sta205applied Statistics Probability For Engineering Technologytap 5

Sta205 applied statistics and probability for engineering technology TAP 5 assignment involves multiple statistical analysis exercises, including hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, regression analysis, and data interpretation.

Below are the detailed solutions to each problem based on the provided data and statistical concepts.

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Exercise 1: Hypothesis Testing for Mean Thread Elongation

A textile fiber manufacturer claims that the mean thread elongation is 15 kg with a standard deviation of 2 kg. A sample of four specimens is tested to evaluate this claim. The company uses a critical region as defined (details not specified here).

(a) Calculation of Type I Error Probability (α)

The problem mentions a critical region but does not specify the critical value; assuming the critical region is defined as x̄ > x̄_c. The level of significance α is the probability of rejecting the null hypothesis when it is true.

Since the sample size is small (n=4), and standard deviation is known, the hypothesis test uses the standard normal distribution if the population distribution is normal or the t-distribution. Assuming normality and a known σ, the test statistic is:

z = (x̄ - μ₀) / (σ / √n)

Given the critical region is specified (though unspecified here), the probability α is the area under the standard normal curve beyond the critical z-value. Without explicit critical Z, typical calculations cannot proceed, but if a critical Z of z_c is used, then β, power, etc., can be calculated accordingly.

(b) Calculation of β when true mean is 14.25 kg

β is the probability of Type II error—failing to reject null when the actual mean is 14.25 kg. It is computed considering the true mean shift relative to the critical region, using the Z or t-distribution as appropriate.

(c) Power Calculation when true mean is 14.11 kg

The power is 1 - β, indicating the probability of correctly rejecting null when the true mean differs from null hypothesis.

Due to insufficient specifics, detailed numeric calculations cannot be completed here, but the process involves calculating the Z-score for the true mean and finding the area beyond the critical region, indicating the test's power.

Exercise 2: One-Sample Z-Test and Confidence Interval

Given data: sample mean (x̄), standard deviation (σ=0.77), and standard error (SE). Some values are missing and need to be filled:

  • Calculate missing mean (x̄): Assumed to be 1.815 based on context.
  • Standard error (SE) = σ / √n; find n or verify SE.

Without explicit sample size, assumptions are necessary, but typical calculations are as follows:

(a) Find missing values

If x̄=1.815, σ=0.77, SE, then n = (σ / SE)^2.

Suppose SE is given or computed, then n can be determined.

(b) Test whether the mean equals 12 versus greater than 12

The hypothesis:

  • H₀: μ = 12
  • H₁: μ > 12

The test statistic:

z = (x̄ - μ₀) / SE

Compare z with critical z-value for significance level 0.05.

(c) Construct 95% two-sided confidence interval for μ

CI: x̄ ± z_{0.025} * SE

Using z_{0.025} ≈ 1.96.

(d) P-value for alternative μ ≠ 17

Compute z for μ = 17:

z = (x̄ - 17) / SE

The P-value is the probability of observing such or more extreme z under the standard normal curve, doubled for a two-sided test.

Exercise 3: Melting Point Hypothesis Test

Samples of a binder show a normally distributed melting point. The goal is to test whether the mean melting point equals a target value, with α=0.05.

(a) Hypotheses and test type

Null: μ = μ₀ (the target), alternative: μ ≠ μ₀ or μ > μ₀ depending on the claim.

Decides whether it is one-sided or two-sided based on the alternative hypothesis. Here, likely two-sided if testing for equality or difference.

(b) Find P-value and critical value

Compute the test statistic:

t = (x̄ - μ₀) / (s / √n)

Compare with t-distribution critical values for degrees of freedom.

(c) Decision to accept or reject null hypothesis

Reject null if P-value < α or test statistic exceeds critical value.

Exercise 4: Regression and Correlation Analysis

Analyzing the relationship between clients’ annual salaries and savings:

(a) Scatter Plot and Trendline

Plot annual salary (X) vs. savings (Y). Fit a linear trendline to explore relationship visually.

(b) Covariance and (c) Correlation Coefficient

  • Covariance measures joint variability.
  • Correlation coefficient (r) standardizes covariance, ranging from -1 to 1.

(d) Interpretation of r

Values near 1 or -1 indicate strong positive or negative relationships, respectively.

(e) Estimating Linear Regression Model

The model: Y = a + bX, where b is slope, and a is intercept. Calculated using least squares estimation.

(f) & (g) Coefficients Interpretation

b indicates the change in savings per unit increase in salary, a is the predicted savings when salary is zero.

(h) Prediction for Salary = 30k

Plug into regression equation to estimate savings.

(i) Coefficient of Determination (R²)

Square of correlation coefficient; indicates proportion of variance explained.

(j) Interpretation of R²

Shows how well salary predicts savings, with higher values indicating better fit.

Bonus Exercise 5: Sodium Content Hypothesis Test

Samples of organic cornflakes are analyzed for sodium content, with a significance level α=0.05.

(a) Null and alternative hypotheses

  • H₀: μ ≥ 130.5 mg
  • H₁: μ < 130.5 mg

(b) Test type

One-sided, testing if the true mean is less than 130.5 mg.

(c) Critical value

From t-distribution table, based on degrees of freedom and significance level.

(d) Decision to reject or accept H₀

Compare calculated t-statistic with critical t-value; reject H₀ if t

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