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The claim is that the proportion of adults who smoked a cigarette in the past week is less than 0.35, and the sample statistics include n = 1276 subjects with 434 saying that they smoked a cigarette in the past week. Find the value of the test statistic.

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To evaluate the claim that the proportion of adults who smoked a cigarette in the past week is less than 0.35, we employ a one-proportion z-test. The sample data provides a sample size of n = 1276 and a number of successes (adults who smoked) of x = 434. First, we compute the sample proportion (p̂):

p̂ = x / n = 434 / 1276 ≈ 0.34

Next, under the null hypothesis (H₀: p = 0.35), the standard error (SE) of the sampling distribution of p̂ is calculated as:

SE = sqrt [ p₀ (1 - p₀) / n ] = sqrt [ 0.35 (1 - 0.35) / 1276 ] ≈ sqrt [ 0.35 0.65 / 1276 ] ≈ sqrt [ 0.2275 / 1276 ] ≈ sqrt [ 0.000178 ] ≈ 0.0133

The test statistic (z) is then calculated by:

z = (p̂ - p₀) / SE = (0.34 - 0.35) / 0.0133 ≈ (-0.01) / 0.0133 ≈ -0.75

Thus, the value of the test statistic is approximately -0.75. This measure will allow us to determine the p-value and assess whether the sample provides sufficient evidence to support the claim that the true proportion is less than 0.35.

Regarding the manufacturing data question:

a) To find the expected Manufacturing Overhead if Manufacturing Direct Labor Hours are 2,100 in 2008, we first analyze the given data:

  • 2007: 2000 hours, $73,500 overhead
  • 2008: 2100 hours, $97,300 overhead
  • Furthermore, additional data points are provided, but for simplicity, we focus on these two as they directly relate to the year 2008's expected overhead.

Assuming a linear relationship between direct labor hours and manufacturing overhead, we perform linear regression or the method of least squares to establish the model: Overhead = a + b * Hours.

Using the two points:

(2000, 73,500) and (2100, 97,300), the slope (b) is:

b = (97,300 - 73,500) / (2100 - 2000) = 23,800 / 100 = 238

The intercept (a) can be calculated as:

a = Overhead - b Hours = 73,500 - 238 2000 = 73,500 - 476,000 = -402,500

Therefore, the estimated Overhead for 2100 hours is:

Overhead = -402,500 + 238 * 2100 = -402,500 + 499,800 = $97,300

This confirms the given data point and suggests that the expected Manufacturing Overhead for 2008 with 2,100 direct labor hours is approximately $97,300.

b) Manufacturing Direct Labor Hours explain about how much of Manufacturing Overhead?

From the model, the slope coefficient (b = 238) indicates that for each additional hour of direct labor, manufacturing overhead increases by approximately $238. Hence, direct labor hours are a strong predictor of manufacturing overhead, and about 238 dollars of overhead can be attributed to each labor hour. This strong linear relationship underscores the importance of direct labor hours in forecasting manufacturing overhead costs.

c) What is the equation? A lower coefficient of determination is better for forecasting. (worth 3 points) True or False ?

The equation representing the relationship between manufacturing overhead (OH) and direct labor hours (H) is:

OH = -402,500 + 238 * H

Regarding the statement about the coefficient of determination (R²):

It is false. A higher R² indicates a better fit of the regression model to the data, meaning it explains more of the variance in the dependent variable. Therefore, in forecasting, a higher R² is preferable, not lower.

Normal Distribution Queries:

Let x be normally distributed with mean (μ) = 11 and standard deviation (σ) = 2. Find the probabilities:

a) P(10 ≤ x ≤ 12)

b) P(6 ≤ x ≤ 10)

c) P(13 ≤ x ≤ 16)

To compute these probabilities, we standardize the values to z-scores using:

z = (x - μ) / σ

a) For x = 10:

z = (10 - 11) / 2 = -0.5

For x = 12:

z = (12 - 11) / 2 = 0.5

Using standard normal distribution tables or calculators:

P(10 ≤ x ≤ 12) = P(-0.5 ≤ z ≤ 0.5) ≈ 0.6915 - 0.3085 = 0.3830

b) For x = 6:

z = (6 - 11) / 2 = -2.5

For x = 10:

z = (10 - 11) / 2 = -0.5

P(6 ≤ x ≤ 10) = P(-2.5 ≤ z ≤ -0.5) ≈ (0.0062) - (0.3085) = 0.3147

c) For x = 13:

z = (13 - 11) / 2 = 1

For x = 16:

z = (16 - 11) / 2 = 2.5

P(13 ≤ x ≤ 16) = P(1 ≤ z ≤ 2.5) ≈ (0.9938) - (0.8413) = 0.1525

In summary, the probabilities are approximately:

  • a) 0.383
  • b) 0.315
  • c) 0.153

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