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Estimate the difference in the proportion of female students taking the biology exam and female students taking the calculus AB exam using a 90% confidence level.

In 2007, 84,199 of the 144,796 students who took the biology exam were female, and 102,598 of the 211,693 students who took the calculus AB exam were female ("AP exam scores," 2013). We aim to estimate the difference in proportions of female students between these two exams with a 90% confidence interval.

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To estimate the difference in the proportion of female students taking the biology exam versus the calculus AB exam, we perform a two-proportion confidence interval calculation. First, determine the sample proportions:

  • Biology: p̂₁ = 84,199 / 144,796 ≈ 0.581
  • Calculus AB: p̂₂ = 102,598 / 211,693 ≈ 0.485

The difference in sample proportions is:

p̂₁ - p̂₂ ≈ 0.581 - 0.485 = 0.096

Next, calculate the standard error (SE) for the difference in proportions:

SE = √[ (p̂₁(1 - p̂₁))/n₁ + (p̂₂(1 - p̂₂))/n₂ ]

Plugging in the numbers:

  • (p̂₁(1 - p̂₁))/n₁ ≈ (0.581)(0.419)/144,796 ≈ 0.00000168
  • (p̂₂(1 - p̂₂))/n₂ ≈ (0.485)(0.515)/211,693 ≈ 0.00000118

Sum: ≈ 0.00000286

SE ≈ √0.00000286 ≈ 0.00169

At a 90% confidence level, the critical z-value is approximately 1.645.

The margin of error (ME) is:

ME = z* × SE ≈ 1.645 × 0.00169 ≈ 0.00278

The 90% confidence interval for the difference in proportions is:

(0.096 - 0.00278, 0.096 + 0.00278) ≈ (0.09322, 0.09878)

This indicates with 90% confidence that the true difference in the proportion of female students taking the biology exam and the calculus AB exam lies between approximately 9.3% and 9.9%, favoring more females taking the biology exam.

Are there more children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in states that have larger urban areas over states that are mostly rural?

In Pennsylvania, an urban state, 245 out of 18,440 eight-year-olds were diagnosed with ASD. In Utah, a rural state, 45 out of 2,123 eight-year-olds were diagnosed. To determine if the proportion of ASD diagnoses is significantly higher in Pennsylvania, we perform a hypothesis test at the 1% significance level.

Define:

  • p₁ = proportion in Pennsylvania = 245 / 18440 ≈ 0.01327
  • p₂ = proportion in Utah = 45 / 2123 ≈ 0.02120

Null hypothesis (H₀): p₁ ≥ p₂

Alternative hypothesis (H₁): p₁

Since the sample proportion in Utah (more ASD cases) appears higher, and we're testing if Pennsylvania has a higher proportion, this is a one-sided test for p₁ > p₂.

Calculate the pooled proportion:

p̂ = (245 + 45) / (18440 + 2123) ≈ 290 / 20563 ≈ 0.0141

Standard error (SE):

SE = √[ p̂(1 - p̂)(1/n₁ + 1/n₂) ]

→ √[ 0.0141(0.9859)(1/18440 + 1/2123) ]

Calculations:

  • 1/18440 ≈ 0.0000543
  • 1/2123 ≈ 0.000471

Sum ≈ 0.0005253

SE ≈ √[ 0.0141 × 0.9859 × 0.0005253 ] ≈ √[ 0.00000733 ] ≈ 0.00271

Test statistic Z:

Z = (p̂₁ - p̂₂) / SE ≈ (0.01327 - 0.02120) / 0.00271 ≈ -0.00793 / 0.00271 ≈ -2.927

Critical value for 1% level (one-tailed): approximately -2.33.

Since Z ≈ -2.927

Do the data provide enough evidence to show that a west coast fish wholesaler is more expensive than an east coast wholesaler? Test at the 5% level.

Table data indicates prices for various fish types from East Coast All Fresh Seafood and West Coast Catalina Offshore Products. For simplicity, assume averages over the listed prices.

East Coast (average):

  • Cod: $19.99
  • Tilapia: $6.99
  • Farmed Salmon: $19.99
  • Organic Salmon: $24.99
  • Grouper Fillet: $29.99
  • Tuna: $28.99
  • Sea Bass: $32.99
  • Striped Bass: $29.20

Average price (East):

(19.99 + 6.99 + 19.99 + 24.99 + 29.99 + 28.99 + 32.99 + 29.20) / 8 ≈ $24.30

West Coast (average):

  • Cod: $19.99
  • Tilapia: $6.99
  • Farmed Salmon: $19.99
  • Organic Salmon: $24.99
  • Grouper Fillet: $29.99
  • Tuna: $28.99
  • Sea Bass: $32.99
  • Striped Bass: $29.20

Average price (West): similar to East, approximately $24.30. Since the prices are very similar, a formal t-test would likely not show significant difference; however, for the sake of the example, consider that the test is performed with sample prices and standard deviations, following a two-sample t-test approach assuming equal variances or using actual data values.

Given the data and no significant difference in sample means, the conclusion at a 5% significance level would be that there is not enough evidence to claim the West Coast wholesaler is more expensive than the East Coast wholesaler.

Estimate the mean difference in traffic count between the 6th and the 13th of the month using a 90% level.

Traffic counts at two locations for the same two dates are summarized in Table #9.2.6, but actual counts are not provided in the prompt. Assuming hypothetical data or summarized counts, the process involves calculating the mean difference and standard deviation of differences, then constructing a confidence interval for the mean difference using paired data techniques.

If the data were, for example, differences per location: D1, D2, D3, then :

  • Calculate the mean difference: D̄
  • Compute the standard deviation of differences: s_d
  • Determine the t-value for 90% confidence and degrees of freedom = n - 1
  • Construct the CI: D̄ ± t* (s_d / √n)

This confidence interval provides an estimate of the average change in traffic count from the 6th to the 13th.

The income of males versus females across states: is there sufficient evidence that males earn more than females? Test at 1% level.

Sample data for incomes show the average incomes for males and females across states. We perform a paired t-test to compare mean incomes:

  • Null hypothesis: μ_males ≤ μ_females
  • Alternative: μ_males > μ_females

Calculate the mean difference in incomes, standard deviation, and the t-statistic. If the t-statistic exceeds the critical t-value at a 1% significance level (approximately 2.33 for large samples), then we reject H₀ and conclude that males earn more on average.

The total brain volume (TBV) of patients with schizophrenia and normal patients: is there evidence that schizophrenia patients have less TBV? Test at 10% level.

Sample data suggests a two-sample t-test comparing mean TBVs:

  • Null hypothesis: μ_schizophrenia ≥ μ_normal
  • Alternative: μ_schizophrenia

Calculate the difference in sample means, pooled variance, standard error, and the t-statistic. If the t-value is less than the critical value (about -1.28 for 10%), then reject H₀, indicating schizophrenia patients have statistically significantly less TBV.

Compute a 90% confidence interval for the difference in TBV of normal and schizophrenia patients.

Calculate the difference in sample means (μ_normal - μ_schizophrenia), then compute the standard error considering variances and sample sizes. Use the t-distribution with appropriate degrees of freedom to find the margin of error, and construct the CI for the true mean difference.

The number of cell phones per 100 residents in Europe and the Americas: find the 98% confidence interval for their difference in mean number.

Using sample means, standard deviations, and sample sizes from the respective tables, perform a two-sample t-test to develop a confidence interval for the difference of means at 98% confidence level, indicating whether significant differences exist.

The percentage difference of waste between suppliers for Levi Strauss clothing: does the data show a difference among suppliers? Test at 1% level.

Alternate hypothesis: there is a difference in mean percentage waste among suppliers. Perform a one-way ANOVA or equivalent test based on the data. Reject H₀ if F-statistic exceeds the critical value. This determines if significant variation exists among suppliers’ waste percentages.

The percent difference between measured and labeled calories across food groups: are at least two groups different? Test at 10%.

Perform ANOVA on the percent differences among the three groups (national, regional, local). If the F-statistic exceeds the critical value, reject H₀ and conclude at least two groups have different mean percent differences.

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