(c) Calculate a two-sided 95% confidence interval for true average degree of polymerization. (Round your answers to two decimal places.)

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**Analysis of Polymerization Data**

An article presented the following observations on the degree of polymerization for paper specimens, where viscosity times concentration fell within a specified middle range:

**Data Observations:**  
415, 420, 422, 423, 425, 426, 431, 435, 436, 439, 446, 447, 450, 452, 458, 462, 464

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**(a) Boxplot Construction:**

The diagram shows two boxplots, with the correct one highlighted:

- The selected boxplot accurately represents the data distribution.
- Key features include:
  - **No Outliers:** The data does not show any extreme values beyond the whiskers.
  - **Centering of Data:** The data appears to be centered around 438.
  - **Skewness:** There is little or no skew, indicating a relatively symmetrical distribution.

**Comments on Features (Selected):**  
- [x] There are no outliers.  
- [x] The data appears to be centered near 438.  
- [ ] The data is strongly skewed.  
- [ ] The data appears to be centered near 428.  
- [x] There is little or no skew.  
- [ ] There is one outlier.  

**(b) Normal Distribution Plausibility:**

The data plausibly follows a normal distribution based on its symmetrical appearance and lack of outliers.

- [x] Yes
- [ ] No

**(c) Calculation of 95% Confidence Interval:**

Compute a two-sided 95% confidence interval for the true average degree of polymerization. Inputs for the interval are left blank for calculation.

\[ \text{Confidence Interval: (_______ , _______)} \]

This data analysis provides valuable insights into the normality and spread of polymerization degrees for the given specimen range.
Transcribed Image Text:**Analysis of Polymerization Data** An article presented the following observations on the degree of polymerization for paper specimens, where viscosity times concentration fell within a specified middle range: **Data Observations:** 415, 420, 422, 423, 425, 426, 431, 435, 436, 439, 446, 447, 450, 452, 458, 462, 464 --- **(a) Boxplot Construction:** The diagram shows two boxplots, with the correct one highlighted: - The selected boxplot accurately represents the data distribution. - Key features include: - **No Outliers:** The data does not show any extreme values beyond the whiskers. - **Centering of Data:** The data appears to be centered around 438. - **Skewness:** There is little or no skew, indicating a relatively symmetrical distribution. **Comments on Features (Selected):** - [x] There are no outliers. - [x] The data appears to be centered near 438. - [ ] The data is strongly skewed. - [ ] The data appears to be centered near 428. - [x] There is little or no skew. - [ ] There is one outlier. **(b) Normal Distribution Plausibility:** The data plausibly follows a normal distribution based on its symmetrical appearance and lack of outliers. - [x] Yes - [ ] No **(c) Calculation of 95% Confidence Interval:** Compute a two-sided 95% confidence interval for the true average degree of polymerization. Inputs for the interval are left blank for calculation. \[ \text{Confidence Interval: (_______ , _______)} \] This data analysis provides valuable insights into the normality and spread of polymerization degrees for the given specimen range.
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