Math Problem Statement

Match problems to procedures: The test involves determining the correct hypothesis test for each scenario described, including paired data tests, tests of mean, and tests of proportion.

Solution

Let's break down the matching problems and procedures based on the uploaded image:

  1. Problem 1:
    "To test that a gasoline additive increases mileage..."
    The difference between mileage with and without the additive is analyzed for each car. This is a paired-data test because the same cars are used in both conditions.
    Answer: 1-tailed test of paired-data with positive critical value (Procedure 4).

  2. Problem 2:
    "Test size C battery mean life is at least 25 hours."
    Testing if the mean life is at least a certain value involves a 1-tailed test for the mean.
    Answer: 1-tailed test of mean with negative critical values (Procedure 3).

  3. Problem 3:
    "Run times of GotYourGP and WeTrackYou.Inc..."
    Comparing the means of two independent populations requires a 2-tailed test of means of 2 independent populations.
    Answer: 2-tailed test of means of 2 independent populations (Procedure 5).

  4. Problem 4:
    "Given weights...test the population mean is 35."
    Testing if the sample mean is equal to a hypothesized population mean involves a 2-tailed test of the mean.
    Answer: 2-tailed test of mean with both negative and positive critical values (Procedure 2).

  5. Problem 5:
    "An effective vaccine would reduce the proportion of exposed persons contracting a disease..."
    Testing if the proportion of vaccinated individuals who contract the disease is less than 40% involves a 1-tailed test of proportion with a negative critical value.
    Answer: 1-tailed test of proportion with negative critical value (Procedure 1).


Final Answers:

  1. Problem 1Procedure 4
  2. Problem 2Procedure 3
  3. Problem 3Procedure 5
  4. Problem 4Procedure 2
  5. Problem 5Procedure 1

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5 Follow-Up Questions:

  1. What is the significance of using a 1-tailed vs. 2-tailed test in hypothesis testing?
  2. Why is it important to distinguish between paired and independent data sets?
  3. How do we calculate the critical value for a given alpha level?
  4. What is the relationship between p-value and critical value in hypothesis testing?
  5. How can sample size affect the outcome of these statistical tests?

Tip:

Always verify whether the problem involves paired samples (e.g., before-and-after measures) or independent samples, as this significantly affects the choice of statistical test.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Hypothesis Testing
1-Tailed and 2-Tailed Tests
Paired vs. Independent Samples
Proportion Testing
Critical Values

Formulas

t = (x̄ - μ) / (s / √n)
z = (p̂ - p) / √(p(1-p)/n)

Theorems

Central Limit Theorem
Properties of the Normal Distribution

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 and College