Do certain behaviors result in a severe drain on energy resources because a great deal of energy is expended in comparison to energy intake? The article “The Energetic Cost of Courtship and Aggression in a Plethodontid Salamander” (Ecology [1983]: 979–983) reported on one of the few studies concerned with behavior and energy expenditure. The accompanying table gives oxygen consumption (mL/g/hr) for male-female salamander pairs.
a. The pooled t test is a test procedure for testing H0: μ1 – μ2, = hypothesized value when it is reasonable to assume that the two population distributions are normal with equal standard deviations (σ1 = σ2,). The test statistic for the pooled t test is obtained by replacing both s1 and s2 in the two-sample t test statistic with sp where
When the population distributions are normal with equal standard deviations and H0 is true, the resulting pooled t statistic has a t distribution with df = n1 + n2 – 2. For the reported data, the two sample standard deviations are similar. Use the pooled t test with α = 0.05 to determine whether the
b. Would the conclusion in Part (a) have been different if the two-sample t test had been used rather than the pooled t test?
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Introduction To Statistics And Data Analysis
- Urban Travel Times Population of cities and driving times are related, as shown in the accompanying table, which shows the 1960 population N, in thousands, for several cities, together with the average time T, in minutes, sent by residents driving to work. City Population N Driving time T Los Angeles 6489 16.8 Pittsburgh 1804 12.6 Washington 1808 14.3 Hutchinson 38 6.1 Nashville 347 10.8 Tallahassee 48 7.3 An analysis of these data, along with data from 17 other cities in the United States and Canada, led to a power model of average driving time as a function of population. a Construct a power model of driving time in minutes as a function of population measured in thousands b Is average driving time in Pittsburgh more or less than would be expected from its population? c If you wish to move to a smaller city to reduce your average driving time to work by 25, how much smaller should the city be?arrow_forwardThe article "Estimating Population Abundance in Plant Species with Dormant Life-Stages: Fire and the Endangered Plant Grevillea caleye R Br." (T. Auld and J. Scott, Ecological Management and Restoration, 2004:125-129) presents estimates of population sizes of a certain rare shrub in areas burnt by fire. The following table presents population counts and areas (in m?) for several patches containing the plant. Агеа 3739 Population 3015 5277 1847 400 17 345 392 142 40 7000 2521 213 11958 1200 2878 707 113 1392 157 12000 10880 711 74 2259 223 81 15 33 18 1254 1320 229 351 1000 92 841 1720 1500 300 228 31 228 17 10 Compute the least-squares line for predicting population (y) from area (x). Б. a. Plot the residuals versus the fitted values. Does the model seem appropriate? Compute the least-squares line for predicting In y from In x. Plot the residuals versus the fitted values. Does the model seem appropriate? Using the more appropriate model, construct a 95% prediction interval for the…arrow_forwardThe Journal of Engineering in Industry (Aug. 1993) reported on an automated system designed to replace the cutting tool of a drilling machine at optimum times. To test the system, data were collected over a broad range of materials, drill sizes, drill speeds, and feed rates – called machining conditions. Although a total of 168 different machining conditions were possible, only eight were employed in this study. These are described below: Experiment Workpiece Drill Size (in.) 25 25 Drill Speed (грт) 1250 1800 Feed Rate Material (ipr) .011 .005 1 Cast Iron Cast Iron Steel Steel 25 25 3750 2500 .003 .003 .008 4 Steel 25 .125 .125 2500 Steel Steel 4000 4000 3000 .0065 .009 .010 Steel .125 a. Suppose one (and only one) of the 168 possible machining conditions will detect a flaw in the system. What is the probability that the experiment conducted in the study will detect the system flaw? b. Suppose the system flaw occurs when drilling steel material with a 25-inch drill size at a speed of…arrow_forward
- Archaeologists can determine the diets of ancient civilizations by measuring the ratio of carbon-13 to carbon-12 in bones found at burial sites. Large amounts of carbon-13 suggest a diet rich in grasses such as maize, while small amounts suggest a diet based on herbaceous plants. The article "Climate and Diet in Fremont Prehistory: Economic Variability and Abandonment of Maize Agriculture in the Great Salt Lake Basin" (J. Coltrain and S. Leavitt, American Antiquity, 2002:453-485) reports ratios, as a difference from a standard in units of parts per thousand, for bones from individuals in several age groups. The data are presented in the following table. Ratio Age Group (years) 0-11 17.2 18.4 17.9 16.6 19.0 18.3 13.6 13.5 18.5 19.1 19.1 13.4 12-24 14.8 17.6 18.3 17.2 10.0 11.3 10.2 17.0 18.9 19.2 25-45 18.4 13.0 14.8 18.4 12.8 17.6 18.8 179 18.5 17.5 18.3 15.2 10.8 19.8 1 19.2 15.4 13.2 46+ 15.5 18.2 12.7 15.1 18.2 18.0 14.4 10.2 16.7 Construct an ANOVA table. You may give a range for…arrow_forwardResearchers studying the number of electric fish species living in various parts of the Amazon basin were interested in whether the presence of tributaries affected the local number of electric fish species in the main rivers (Fernandes et al. 2004) They counted the number of electric fish species above and below the entrance point of a major tributary at 12 different river locations. Here is what they found: Upstream number of Downstream number of species species Tributary Içá Jutaí Japurá Coari Purus 14 19 11 8. 18 5 10 16 Manacapuru 6 Negro 23 24 Madeira 29 Trombetas 19 16 Tapajós 16 25 20 Xingu Tocantins 21 10 12 What is the 95% confidence interval of the difference of means, ? Round your answers to two decimal places.arrow_forwardA sociologist wants to determine if the life expectancy of people in Africa is less than the life expectancy of people in Asia. The data obtained is shown in the table below. Africa Asia = 63.3 yr. 1 X,=65.2 yr. 2 o, = 9.1 yr. = 7.3 yr. n1 = 120 = 150arrow_forward
- Health care workers who use latex gloves with glove powder on a daily basis are particularly susceptible to developing a latex allergy. Each in a sample of 47 hospital employees who were diagnosed with a latex allergy based on a skin-prick test reported on their exposure to latex gloves. Summary statistics for the number of latex gloves used per week are x = 19.3 and s = 12.3. Complete parts (a) - (d). a. Give a point estimate for the average number of latex gloves used per week by all health care workers with a latex allergy. b. Form a 95% confidence interval for the average number of latex gloves used per week by all health care workers with a latex allergy. (Use integers or decimals for any numbers in the expression. Round to two decimal places as needed.) с. Gi a practical interpretation of the interval, part (b). A. One can be 95% confident that latex gloves cause allergies for all who use a number of gloves contained in the interval. B. One can be 95% confident that the average…arrow_forward5.1 Application: Yo. e Here is data for the amount of fat (in grams) for McDonald's chicken sandwiches: Sandwich McChicken Ⓒ Premium Grilled Chicken Classic Sandwich Premium Crispy Chicken Classic Sandwich Premium Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich Premium Crispy Chicken Club Sandwich Premium Grilled Chicken Ranch BLT Sandwich Premium Crispy Chicken Ranch BLT Sandwich Southern Style Crispy Chicken Sandwich Ranch Snack Wrap (Crispy) Ranch Snack Wrap (Grilled) Honey Mustard Snack Wrap (Crispy). Honey Mustard Snack Wrap (Grilled) Chipotle BBQ Snack Wrap (Crispy) Chipotle BBQ Snack Wrap (Grilled) Find the median and IQR. M = type your answer... IQR= type your answer... C 54 do 5 % Fat 16 g 10 g 20 g 17 g 28 g 12 g 23 g 17 g 17 g 10 g 16 g 99 15 g 99 A 6 g g DELL & 7 O 8 O ( 9 % ) 0arrow_forwardHealth care workers who use latex gloves with glove powder on a daily basis are particularly susceptible to developing a latex allergy. Each in a sample of 44 hospital employees who were diagnosed with a latex allergy based on a skin-prick test reported on their exposure to latex gloves. Summary statistics for the number of latex gloves used per week are x= 19.4 and s = 11.7. Complete parts (a) - (d). a. Give a point estimate for the average number of latex gloves used per week by all health care workers with a latex allergy. b. Form a 95% confidence interval for the average number of latex gloves used per week by all health care workers with a latex allergy. (Use integers or decimals for any numbers in the expression. Round to two decimal places as needed.) c. Give a practical interpretation of the interval, part (b). O A. One can be 95% confident that latex gloves cause allergies for all who use a number of gloves contained in the interval. O B. One can be 95% confident that the…arrow_forward
- Q5) An article in the ACI Materials Journal (Vol. 84, 1987, pp. 213–216) describes several experiments investigating the rodding of concrete to remove entrapped air. A 3-inch & 6-inch cylinder was used, and the number of times this rod was used is the design variable. The resulting compressive strength of the concrete specimen is the response. The data shown is posted on BruinLearn Week 2: A. Is there any difference in compressive strength due to the rodding level? Use (α= 0.05). B. Find the P-value for the F statistic in part (a). C. Analyze the residuals from this experiment. What conclusions can you draw about the underlying model assumptions? D. Construct a graphical display to compare the treatment means as described in your lecture notes.arrow_forwardHealth care workers who use latex gloves with glove powder on a daily basis are particularly susceptible to developing a latex allergy. Each in a sample of 47 hospital employees who were diagnosed with a latex allergy based on a skin-prick test reported on their exposure to latex gloves. Summary statistics for the number of latex gloves used per week are x = 19.7 and s = 12.1. Complete parts (a)-(d). a. Give a point estimate for the average number of latex gloves used per week by all health care workers with a latex allergy. 19.7 b. Form a 95% confidence interval for the average number of latex gloves used per week by all health care workers with a latex allergy. (16.24, 23.16) (Use integers or decimals for any numbers in the expression. Round to two decimal places as needed.) c. Give a practical interpretation of the interval, part (b). OA. One can be 95% confident that the average number of latex gloves used per week by all healthcare workers with latex allergy is greater than the…arrow_forwardThe table lists the average gestation period (in days) and longevity (in years) for the following mammals, as reported in The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2006. Mammal Gestation, y(days) Longevity, x(years) Mammal Gestation, y(days) Longevity, x(years) Baboon 187 20 Camel 406 12 Bear, black 219 18 Cat 63 12 Bear, grizzly 225 25 Chimpanzee 230 20 Bear, polar 240 20 Chipmunk 31 6 Beaver 105 5 Cow 284 15 Buffalo 285 15 Deer 201 8 Dog 61 12 Monkey 164 15 Donkey 365 12 Moose 240 12 Elephant 645 40 Mouse 21 3 Elk 250 15 Opossum 13 1 Fox 52 7 Pig 112 10 Giraffe 457 10 Puma 90 12 Goat 151 8 Rabbit 31 5 Gorilla 258 20 Rhinoceros 450 15 Guinea pig 48 4 Sea lion 350 12 Hippopotamus 238 41 Sheep 154 12 Horse 330 20 Squirrel 44 10 Kangaroo…arrow_forward
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