### Understanding Iron Concentration in Water: A Statistical Approach#### Problem Statement:Consider a random variable \( x \) that represents the concentration of iron in water. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the iron concentration \( x \) follows a normal distribution with a standard deviation (\( \sigma \)) of 0.7.#### Company’s Claim:The company asserts that the population mean (\( \mu \)) of iron concentration downstream from the industrial plant is 2.0.#### Observational Data:For analysis, 10 samples taken downstream from the plant indicate a sample mean \( \overline{x} = 2.48 \).By understanding and analyzing these data points, we can draw conclusions about the iron concentration in the water and verify the company's claims.#### Diagram Explanation:There are no diagrams or graphs present in this text. However, if one were to create a visualization, it would likely involve a normal distribution curve illustrating the company's claimed mean of 2.0 and the observed sample mean of 2.48, with the standard deviation of 0.7 clearly marked. A z-score calculation would help understand the significance of the observed sample mean in relation to the claimed mean.This problem is a practical application of statistical testing in environmental studies, specifically using the properties of the normal distribution to study iron concentration in water, which is crucial for ensuring public health and environmental safety.

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2. Let x be a random variable that represents the concentration of iron in water. The EPA specifies that x has a normal distribution with o = 0.7. The company claims that the iron concentration population mean is u = 2.0 downstream from the plant. But 10 samples taken downstream from an industrial plant show an X = 2.48.

2. Let x be a random variable that represents the concentration of iron in water. The EPA specifies that x has a normal distribution with o = 0.7. The company claims that the iron concentration population mean is u = 2.0 downstream from the plant. But 10 samples taken downstream from an industrial plant show an X = 2.48.

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Author:Amos Gilat

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