Math Problem Statement

Determine the confidence level and critical values for a two-tailed test with a confidence level of 95%.

Solution

This question involves finding critical values and interpreting a confidence level for a sample mean. Here's how to approach it:

  1. Confidence Level: The given confidence level is 95%. For a two-tailed test, the significance level, α\alpha, is 10.95=0.051 - 0.95 = 0.05.

  2. Critical Values:

    • For a two-tailed test, divide α\alpha by 2: α/2=0.025\alpha/2 = 0.025.
    • Use a standard normal table or Z-table to find the critical Z-values corresponding to α/2=0.025\alpha/2 = 0.025 and 1α/2=0.9751 - \alpha/2 = 0.975.
    • The critical Z-values are:
      • Left: 1.96-1.96
      • Right: 1.961.96

These values are consistent for a standard normal distribution (Z-distribution) when dealing with a 95% confidence level.

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  1. A detailed breakdown of how these values are calculated using a Z-table or calculator?
  2. Assistance with entering the values into the system?
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  4. An explanation of how the sample mean ties into this problem?
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Tip: For any normal distribution, memorizing common Z-scores for 90%, 95%, and 99% confidence intervals can save time!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Confidence Intervals
Critical Values
Standard Normal Distribution

Formulas

Confidence Level = 1 - α
α/2 for two-tailed tests
Critical Z-values corresponding to α/2 and 1 - α/2

Theorems

Properties of the Standard Normal Distribution
Z-score Interpretation

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 or College Level Statistics