Question 5 Scientists want to estimate the mean weight of mice after they have been fed a special diet. From previous studies, it is known that the weight is normally distributed with a standard deviation of 6 grams. What is the minimum required sample size if the scientists wish to estimate the true mean to within 0.5 grams with 98% confidence? (Round to the appropriate integer.) Answer: n =

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Scientists want to estimate the mean weight of mice after they have been
fed a special diet. From previous studies, it is known that the weight is
normally distributed with a standard deviation of 6 grams. What is the
minimum required sample size if the scientists wish to estimate the true
mean to within 0.5 grams with 98% confidence? (Round to the
appropriate integer.)
Answer: n =
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Please make sure that the answer
is correct, show me the steps,
thank you.
Transcribed Image Text:Question 5 Scientists want to estimate the mean weight of mice after they have been fed a special diet. From previous studies, it is known that the weight is normally distributed with a standard deviation of 6 grams. What is the minimum required sample size if the scientists wish to estimate the true mean to within 0.5 grams with 98% confidence? (Round to the appropriate integer.) Answer: n = Check Please make sure that the answer is correct, show me the steps, thank you.
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