Math Problem Statement

ere are summary statistics for the weights of Pepsi in randomly selected​ cans: nequals36​, x overbarequals0.82408 ​lb, sequals0.00574 lb. Use a confidence level of 90​% to complete parts​ (a) and​ (b) below. Question content area bottom Part 1 a. Find the confidence interval estimate of mu.    enter your response here lbless thanmuless than    enter your response here lb ​(Round to five decimal places as​ needed.) b. Write a brief statement that interprets the confidence interval. Choose the correct answer below. A. One has 90​% confidence that the interval from the lower bound to the upper bound contains the true value of the population mean weight of Pepsi in a can. B. One has 90​% confidence that the sample mean weight of Pepsi in a can is equal to the population mean weight of Pepsi in a can. C. There is a 90​% chance that the true value of the population mean weight of Pepsi in a can will fall between the lower bound and the upper bound. D. Approximately 90​% of sample mean weights of Pepsi in a can will fall between the lower bound and the upper bound.

Solution

To find the confidence interval estimate for the mean weight of Pepsi in a can, we can use the formula for the confidence interval:

CI=xˉ±z(sn)\text{CI} = \bar{x} \pm z \left(\frac{s}{\sqrt{n}}\right)

  1. Determine zz for a 90% confidence level: The critical value zz for a 90% confidence interval is approximately 1.645.
  2. Calculate the standard error (SE): SE=sn=0.0057436=0.0057460.00095667SE = \frac{s}{\sqrt{n}} = \frac{0.00574}{\sqrt{36}} = \frac{0.00574}{6} \approx 0.00095667
  3. Calculate the confidence interval: Margin of Error=zSE=1.6450.000956670.001573\text{Margin of Error} = z \cdot SE = 1.645 \cdot 0.00095667 \approx 0.001573 Lower Bound=xˉMargin of Error=0.824080.0015730.82251\text{Lower Bound} = \bar{x} - \text{Margin of Error} = 0.82408 - 0.001573 \approx 0.82251 Upper Bound=xˉ+Margin of Error=0.82408+0.0015730.82565\text{Upper Bound} = \bar{x} + \text{Margin of Error} = 0.82408 + 0.001573 \approx 0.82565

Thus, the confidence interval is approximately: 0.82251 lb<μ<0.82565 lb0.82251 \text{ lb} < \mu < 0.82565 \text{ lb}

Answer for Part 1a: 0.82251 lb<μ<0.82565 lb0.82251 \text{ lb} < \mu < 0.82565 \text{ lb}

Part 1b: The correct interpretation is: A. One has 90% confidence that the interval from the lower bound to the upper bound contains the true value of the population mean weight of Pepsi in a can.

Would you like more details or have any questions? Here are some follow-up questions:

  1. What does the term "population mean" refer to?
  2. How do you determine the critical value for different confidence levels?
  3. What is the significance of the sample size in confidence intervals?
  4. How would the confidence interval change with a larger sample size?
  5. Why is it important to round to specific decimal places in statistics?

Tip: Always check if your sample is random, as this affects the validity of your confidence interval.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Statistics
Confidence Intervals
Normal Distribution

Formulas

CI = x̄ ± z (s/√n)
Margin of Error = z * SE

Theorems

Central Limit Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12