Identify the margin of error ____ (Round to one decimal place as​ needed.)

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In a random sample of five ​people, the mean driving distance to work was 21.8 miles and the standard deviation was 4.5
miles. Assuming the population is normally distributed and using the​ t-distribution, a 99​% confidence interval for the population mean μ is(12.5, 31.1) ​(and the margin of error is 9.3​). Through​ research, it has been found that the population standard deviation of driving distances to work is 5.2. Using the standard normal distribution with the appropriate calculations for a standard deviation that is​ known, find the margin of error and construct a 99​% confidence interval for the population mean μ. Interpret and compare the results.
 
Identify the margin of error ____ (Round to one decimal place as​ needed.)
(a)miles
(b)square miles
(c) miles per hour
 
 
 
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Given : n=5 , X-bar=21.8  , σ=5.2  , α=0.01

Since , the population standard deviation (σ) is known.

Therefore , use normal-distribution.

Our aim is to find the margin of error.

 

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