Math Problem Statement
You would like to construct a 99% confidence interval to estimate the population mean score on a nationwide examination in psychology, and for this purpose we choose a random sample of exam scores. The sample we choose has a mean of 512 and a standard deviation of 77. (a) What is the best point estimate, based on the sample, to use for the population mean?
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Statistics
Confidence Intervals
Formulas
Confidence interval formula for the mean
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Advanced High School
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