Math Problem Statement
(b) A professor claims that graduate students spend more time on research compared to undergraduate students. The mean number of hours spent on research per week for undergraduate students is 20 hours with a standard deviation of 3 hours per week. A sample of 50 graduate students was selected at random, and the mean number of hours spent on research per week was found to be 22 hours. Perform the required hypothesis test at 5% significance level to check whether the professor’s claim can be accepted or not. (8 marks)
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Hypothesis Testing
Z-test
Statistical Significance
Formulas
Z-test formula: z = (x̄ - μ) / (σ / √n)
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Advanced Undergraduate
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