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ISBN: 9781337094399

Author: Cochran

Publisher: IACCENGAGE

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Chapter 18, Problem 40SE

Twelve homemakers were asked to estimate the retail selling price of two models of refrigerators. Their estimates of selling price are shown in the following table. Use these data and test at the .05 level of significance to determine whether there is a difference between the two models in terms of homemakers’ perceptions of selling price.

Chapter 18, Problem 40SE, Twelve homemakers were asked to estimate the retail selling price of two models of refrigerators.

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Solution Summary: The author concludes that there is a significant difference between the two models in terms of homemaker's perceptions of selling price.

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