Problem Set 10

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MAT204: Probability & Statistics
May 19, 2015

Problem 1: (Test of means and proportions using normal distribution)

The mean lifetime of a sample of 100 fluorescent light bulbs produced by a company
is computed to be 1570 hours with a standard deviation of 120 hours. If is the mean
lifetime of all the bulbs produced by the company, test the hypothesis µ = 1600 hours
against the alternative hypothesis µ 6= 1600 hours, using a level of significance of:
(a) 0.05
(b) 0.01.
(c) Find the P value of the test.

Problem 2: (Test of means and proportions using normal distribution)

The breaking strengths of cables produced by a manufacturer have mean 1800 lb and
standard deviation 100 lb. By a new technique in the manufacturing process it is
claimed that the breaking strength can be increased. To test this claim, a sample of 50
cables is tested, and it is found that the mean breaking strength is 1850 lb.
(a) Can we support the claim at a 0.01 level of significance?
(b) What is the P value of the test?

Problem 3: (Test involving differences of means and proportions)

An examination was given to two classes consisting of 40 and 50 students, respectively.
In the first class the mean grade was 74 with a standard deviation of 8, while in the
second class the mean grade was 78 with a standard deviation of 7. Is there a significant
difference between the performance of the two classes at a level of significance of:
(a) 0.05
(b) 0.01
(c) What is the P value of the test?

Problem 4: (Test involving differences of means and proportions)

The mean height of 50 male students who showed above-average participation in college
athletics was 68.2 inches with a standard deviation of 2.5 inches, while 50 male students
who showed no interest in such participation had a mean height of 67.5 inches with a
standard deviation of 2.8 inches.
(a) Test the hypothesis that male students who participate in college athletics are taller
than other male students.
(b) What is the P value of the test?

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Problem 5: (Test involving student’s t distribution)
In the past a machine has produced washers having a mean thickness of 0.050 inch. To
determine whether the machine is in proper working order a sample of 10 washers is
chosen for which the mean thickness is 0.053 inch and the standard deviation is 0.003
inch. Test the hypothesis that the machine is in proper working order using a level of
significance of:
(a) 0.05
(b) 0.01
(c) Find the P value of the test.

Problem 6: (Test involving student’s t distribution)

A test of the breaking strengths of 6 ropes manufactured by a company showed a mean
breaking strength of 7750 lb and a standard deviation of 145 lb, whereas the manufac-
turer claimed a mean breaking strength of 8000 lb. Can we support the manufacturer’s
claim at a level of significance of:
(a) 0.05
(b) 0.01
(c) What is the P value of the test?

Problem 7: (Test involving student’s t distribution)

The IQs (intelligence quotients) of 16 students from one area of a city showed a mean
of 107 with a standard deviation of 10, while the IQs of 14 students from another area
of the city showed a mean of 112 with a standard deviation of 8. Is there a significant
difference between the IQs of the two groups at a:
(a) 0.01,
(b) 0.05 level of significance
(c) What is the P value of the test?

Problem 8: (Test involving the chi-square distribution)

In the past the standard deviation of weights of certain 40.0 oz packages filled by a
machine was 0.25 oz. A random sample of 20 packages showed a standard deviation of
0.32 oz. Is the apparent increase in variability significant at the:
(a) 0.05
(b) 0.01 level of significance
(c) What is the P value of the test?