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To construct a confidence interval for the difference in mean tips between parties given no candy and those given two candies, we can follow these steps:

### 1. Identify the Sample Data
From the image:
- **No candy (Group 1):**
  - Sample size \( n_1 = 37 \)
  - Mean \( \bar{x}_1 = 18.81 \)
  - Standard deviation \( s_1 = 1.34 \)

- **Two candies (Group 2):**
  - Sample size \( n_2 = 37 \)
  - Mean \( \bar{x}_2 = 20.89 \)
  - Standard deviation \( s_2 = 2.33 \)

### 2. Calculate the Standard Error
Since we're working with independent samples and assuming unequal variances, we use the formula for the standard error \( SE \) of the difference between two means:
\[
SE = \sqrt{\frac{s_1^2}{n_1} + \frac{s_2^2}{n_2}}
\]
Plugging in the values:
\[
SE = \sqrt{\frac{1.34^2}{37} + \frac{2.33^2}{37}}
\]

### 3. Determine the Critical Value
With a significance level of 0.01, the confidence level for the interval is \( 1 - 0.01 = 99\% \). For a 99% confidence level, the critical value \( t \) can be found using the degrees of freedom based on the sample sizes and variances. However, since the P-value is very low (as given in the image), we can assume that the confidence interval will likely show a significant difference.

### 4. Calculate the Margin of Error
The margin of error (ME) is given by:
\[
ME = t \times SE
\]
where \( t \) is the critical value for a 99% confidence level and the degrees of freedom calculated from the two samples.

### 5. Construct the Confidence Interval
The confidence interval for \( \mu_1 - \mu_2 \) is:
\[
(\bar{x}_1 - \bar{x}_2) \pm ME
\]

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### Related Questions
1. How do you determine the critical value for a confidence interval?
2. What assumptions are required for constructing a confidence interval with independent samples?
3. How does the confidence level impact the width of the confidence interval?
4. Why do we use a t-distribution rather than a normal distribution for this calculation?
5. How is the hypothesis test conclusion related to the confidence interval?

### Tip
When using independent samples, always check if variances are equal or unequal, as this affects the standard error formula and potentially the test method used.

Learn how to construct a confidence interval for the difference in mean tips between dining parties given no candy and those given two candies. This statistical problem involves calculating the standard error, determining the critical value for a 99% confidence level, and applying the margin of error formula for independent samples with unequal variances.

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