Math Problem Statement
The standard deviation of the lifetimes of a sample of 200 electric light bulbs was computed to be 100 hours.Find (a) 95% ,(b)99% confidence limits for the standard deviationof all such electric light bulbs..Step by step answer
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Statistics
Confidence Intervals
Chi-Square Distribution
Formulas
Confidence interval for standard deviation: \( \left( \sqrt{\frac{(n-1)s^2}{\chi^2_{\alpha/2}}}, \sqrt{\frac{(n-1)s^2}{\chi^2_{1-\alpha/2}}} \right) \)
Theorems
Chi-Square Distribution
Suitable Grade Level
College/University Level
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