You measure 45 dogs' weights, and find they have a mean weight of 73 ounces. Assume the population standard deviation is 9.1 ounces. Based on this, construct a 99% confidence interval for the true population mean dog weight. Give your answers as decimals, to two places ± ounces

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You measure 45 dogs' weights, and find they have a mean weight of 73 ounces. Assume the population
standard deviation is 9.1 ounces. Based on this, construct a 99% confidence interval for the true population
mean dog weight.
Give your answers as decimals, to two places
+
ounces
Transcribed Image Text:You measure 45 dogs' weights, and find they have a mean weight of 73 ounces. Assume the population standard deviation is 9.1 ounces. Based on this, construct a 99% confidence interval for the true population mean dog weight. Give your answers as decimals, to two places + ounces
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Sample size n=45

Sample mean=73

Population standard deviation=9.1


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