A random sample of home runs hit by Major League baseball players was selected, and their exit velocities were recorded below. Assuming that home run exit velocities are close to normally distributed, construct a 95% confidence interval for the mean exit velocity of a home run hit by a Major League baseball player. Exit Velocities (mph) 109.9 100.9 111.6 100.4 107.3 98.3 113.8 100.8 112 109.2 110.1 106.6 115.4 102.5 111.9 97.2 Choose one: Since we only know the sample standard deviation, we should use the t-statistic. Since we only know the sample standard deviation, we should use the z-statistic. Since we know the population standard deviation, we should use the z-statistic. Since we know the population standard deviation, we should use the t-statistic. Does the given information satisfy the normality requirement? Yes; baseballs are made of leather, which is totally normal. No; we must have a sample size of at least 40. No; we must have a sample size of at least 30. Yes; we are told to assume that the population data is approximately normal, so sample size of 30 is not required. What is the 95% confidence interval for the mean exit velocity of a home run hit by a Major League baseball player? Remember, CI are rounded to 3 decimal places.  < μμ <

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A random sample of home runs hit by Major League baseball players was selected, and their exit velocities were recorded below. Assuming that home run exit velocities are close to normally distributed, construct a 95% confidence interval for the mean exit velocity of a home run hit by a Major League baseball player.

Exit Velocities (mph)

109.9 100.9 111.6 100.4
107.3 98.3 113.8 100.8
112 109.2 110.1 106.6
115.4 102.5 111.9 97.2



Choose one:

  • Since we only know the sample standard deviation, we should use the t-statistic.
  • Since we only know the sample standard deviation, we should use the z-statistic.
  • Since we know the population standard deviation, we should use the z-statistic.
  • Since we know the population standard deviation, we should use the t-statistic.



Does the given information satisfy the normality requirement?

  • Yes; baseballs are made of leather, which is totally normal.
  • No; we must have a sample size of at least 40.
  • No; we must have a sample size of at least 30.
  • Yes; we are told to assume that the population data is approximately normal, so sample size of 30 is not required.



What is the 95% confidence interval for the mean exit velocity of a home run hit by a Major League baseball player? Remember, CI are rounded to 3 decimal places.

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