Math Problem Statement

They both wrong on test-statistics and p-value

Solution

Let's go through the calculation again carefully.

Re-calculating the Test Statistic (z-value):

The formula for the test statistic is:

z=xˉμσnz = \frac{\bar{x} - \mu}{\frac{\sigma}{\sqrt{n}}}

Given values:

  • Sample mean (xˉ\bar{x}) = 58.6
  • Population mean (μ\mu) = 65.6
  • Population standard deviation (σ\sigma) = 19.3
  • Sample size (nn) = 43

Re-calculating the Standard Error:

Standard Error=19.343\text{Standard Error} = \frac{19.3}{\sqrt{43}}

Re-calculating the z-value:

z=58.665.6Standard Errorz = \frac{58.6 - 65.6}{\text{Standard Error}}

Let’s recalculate these values.The standard error is correctly calculated as approximately 2.9432.943, and the z-test statistic remains 2.378-2.378.

Re-evaluating the P-value:

Given that the z-test statistic remains the same, let's reconsider the p-value. For a z-value of 2.378-2.378 in a one-tailed test, the p-value calculation is still:

p=P(Z2.378)p = \text{P}(Z \leq -2.378)

Let's check if this is accurate.After checking, the earlier p-value calculation for a z-value of 2.378-2.378 was correct, yielding approximately 0.00870.0087.

Possible Issues:

If the answer is incorrect based on your test's system, consider the following possibilities:

  1. Round-off Errors: Check if the test system requires more precise rounding or specific decimal places.
  2. Interpretation Differences: Ensure that the test statistic and p-value are input with the expected accuracy.

Next Steps:

Please verify the rounding requirements or double-check the inputs. If the test requires specific rounding (e.g., three decimal places), make sure that is consistent.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Statistics
Hypothesis Testing
Z-test

Formulas

Z-test formula

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Advanced Undergraduate