4.)  A simple random sample of size n is drawn from a population that is normally distributed.  Using the data, it was found to be: x-bar = 108, and s = 10.   Construct a 95% confidence interval about μ if the sample size is 25. Construct a 95% confidence interval about μ if the sample size is 10. Compare your results from Parts (a) and (b).  How does decreasing the sample size affect the margin of error? Construct a 90% confidence interval about μ if the sample size is 25.

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4.)  A simple random sample of size n is drawn from a population that is normally distributed.  Using the data, it was found to be: x-bar = 108, and s = 10.

 

  1. Construct a 95% confidence interval about μ if the sample size is 25.








  1. Construct a 95% confidence interval about μ if the sample size is 10.








  1. Compare your results from Parts (a) and (b).  How does decreasing the sample size affect the margin of error?







  1. Construct a 90% confidence interval about μ if the sample size is 25.
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