Statistics for Engineers and Scientists
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Author: William Navidi Prof.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 6.1, Problem 10E
A new concrete mix is being designed to provide adequate compressive strength for concrete blocks. The specification for a particular application calls for the blocks to have a
a. Find the P-value.
b. Do you believe it is plausible that the blocks do not meet the specification, or are you convinced that they do? Explain your reasoning.
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