on paper. random sample of 130 human body temperatures had a mean 98.25 degree and a standard deviation of 0.73 degree . Construct a 99% confidence interval for the average body temperature of healthy people.

on paper. random sample of 130 human body temperatures had a mean 98.25 degree and a standard deviation of 0.73 degree . Construct a 99% confidence interval for the average body temperature of healthy people.

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standard deviation of 0.73 degree
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healthy people.

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