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### Statistical Inference: Confidence Intervals and Population Variance

#### Step-by-Step Guide

**Step 2.** Find the value of the standard error. Round your answer to three decimal places.
   
**Answer:** _______________

**Step 3.** Construct the 98% confidence interval. Round your answers to three decimal places.
   
**Answer:**
   - Lower endpoint: _______________
   - Upper endpoint: _______________

**Question 42.** Find the best point estimate for the ratio of the population variances given the following sample statistics. Round your answer to four decimal places.

Given:
   - \( n_1 = 8 \)
   - \( n_2 = 15 \)
   - \( s_1^2 = 94.862 \)
   - \( s_2^2 = 70.268 \)

**Answer:** _______________

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*Note:* This section addresses the calculation of standard error, construction of confidence intervals, and estimation of the ratio of population variances, essential for inferential statistics. This example assumes pre-existing knowledge of formulas used in these calculations. 

*Instructor:* Professor Felix
*Course:* MAT 106.04
Transcribed Image Text:### Statistical Inference: Confidence Intervals and Population Variance #### Step-by-Step Guide **Step 2.** Find the value of the standard error. Round your answer to three decimal places. **Answer:** _______________ **Step 3.** Construct the 98% confidence interval. Round your answers to three decimal places. **Answer:** - Lower endpoint: _______________ - Upper endpoint: _______________ **Question 42.** Find the best point estimate for the ratio of the population variances given the following sample statistics. Round your answer to four decimal places. Given: - \( n_1 = 8 \) - \( n_2 = 15 \) - \( s_1^2 = 94.862 \) - \( s_2^2 = 70.268 \) **Answer:** _______________ --- *Note:* This section addresses the calculation of standard error, construction of confidence intervals, and estimation of the ratio of population variances, essential for inferential statistics. This example assumes pre-existing knowledge of formulas used in these calculations. *Instructor:* Professor Felix *Course:* MAT 106.04
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