Math Problem Statement

Match the confidence level with the confidence interval for the population mean. Type the correct letter in each box.

equation editorEquation Editor 1. x⎯⎯⎯±1.282(σn√)

equation editorEquation Editor 2. x⎯⎯⎯±1.96(σn√)

equation editorEquation Editor 3. x⎯⎯⎯±2.575(σn√)

A. 80 % B. 95 % C. 99 %

Solution

Here are the confidence intervals with their corresponding confidence levels:

  1. xˉ±1.282(σn)\bar{x} \pm 1.282\left(\frac{\sigma}{\sqrt{n}}\right) corresponds to A. 80% confidence level.
  2. xˉ±1.96(σn)\bar{x} \pm 1.96\left(\frac{\sigma}{\sqrt{n}}\right) corresponds to B. 95% confidence level.
  3. xˉ±2.575(σn)\bar{x} \pm 2.575\left(\frac{\sigma}{\sqrt{n}}\right) corresponds to C. 99% confidence level.

Explanation:

  • The z-score of 1.282 is associated with an 80% confidence level.
  • The z-score of 1.96 is commonly used for a 95% confidence level.
  • The z-score of 2.575 is used for a 99% confidence level.

Would you like a detailed explanation of how these z-scores are derived from the standard normal distribution?


Here are 5 related questions to explore further:

  1. What is the relationship between confidence level and margin of error?
  2. How is the confidence interval for a sample proportion calculated?
  3. What is the effect of increasing the sample size on the confidence interval?
  4. How do you calculate the required sample size for a desired confidence level and margin of error?
  5. How do you interpret a 95% confidence interval in practical terms?

Tip: Increasing the confidence level widens the confidence interval, while decreasing it makes the interval narrower.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Statistics
Confidence Intervals
Z-scores
Population Mean

Formulas

Confidence interval formula: x̄ ± z(σ/√n)
Z-score of 1.282 corresponds to 80% confidence level
Z-score of 1.96 corresponds to 95% confidence level
Z-score of 2.575 corresponds to 99% confidence level

Theorems

Central Limit Theorem
Standard Normal Distribution

Suitable Grade Level

College level (Statistics)