Skip to main content
Ch. 7 - Hypothesis Testing with One Sample
Larson - Elementary Statistics: Picturing the World 8th Edition
Larson8th EditionElementary Statistics: Picturing the WorldISBN: 9780137493470당신이 사용하는 게 아니라요?교과서 변경
7장, 문제 7.2.11

Graphical Analysis In Exercises 9–12, match the P-value or z-statistic with the graph that represents the corresponding area. Explain your reasoning.


z = -2.37


<IMAGE>

검증된 단계별 안내
1
Step 1: Understand the z-statistic value provided in the problem. A z-statistic of -2.37 indicates that the value is 2.37 standard deviations below the mean in a standard normal distribution.
Step 2: Recall that the standard normal distribution is symmetric and centered at zero. Negative z-values correspond to the left side of the distribution.
Step 3: Identify the area under the curve to the left of z = -2.37. This area represents the cumulative probability (P-value) for z = -2.37.
Step 4: Match the graph provided with the z-statistic. The shaded region on the graph corresponds to the cumulative probability for z = -2.37, which is the area to the left of this z-value.
Step 5: To calculate the P-value, you would use a z-table or statistical software to find the cumulative probability associated with z = -2.37. This value represents the proportion of the distribution that lies to the left of z = -2.37.

비슷한 문제에 대한 검증된 영상 답변:

이 영상 해법은 위 문제에 도움이 된다고 튜터들이 추천한 것입니다.
영상 길이:
1m
도움이 되었나요?

주요 개념

질문에 올바르게 답하기 위해 반드시 이해해야 하는 핵심 개념들은 다음과 같습니다.

Z-Score

A z-score indicates how many standard deviations an element is from the mean of a distribution. In this context, a z-score of -2.37 suggests that the value is 2.37 standard deviations below the mean, which is crucial for determining the corresponding area under the normal curve.
추천 영상:
가이드 코스
06:31
Z-Scores From Given Probability - TI-84 (CE) Calculator

P-Value

The p-value represents the probability of obtaining a test statistic at least as extreme as the one observed, assuming the null hypothesis is true. It is used to determine the significance of results in hypothesis testing, with lower p-values indicating stronger evidence against the null hypothesis.
추천 영상:
가이드 코스
06:50
Step 3: Get P-Value

Normal Distribution

The normal distribution is a continuous probability distribution characterized by its bell-shaped curve, defined by its mean and standard deviation. Understanding this distribution is essential for interpreting z-scores and p-values, as it provides the framework for calculating probabilities and areas under the curve.
추천 영상:
06:23
Using the Normal Distribution to Approximate Binomial Probabilities
관련 실천
교과서 질문

Stating Hypotheses In Exercises 11–16, the statement represents a claim. Write its complement and state which is H0 and which is Ha.


p < 0.45

56
views
교과서 질문

In Exercises 7–12, find the critical value(s) and rejection region(s) for the type of chi-square test with sample size n and level of significance α.


Two-tailed test, n=81,α=0.10

78
views
교과서 질문

In Exercises 13–18, test the claim about the population mean μ at the level of significance α. Assume the population is normally distributed.

Claim: μ≥8000; α=0.01. Sample statistics: x_bar=77,000, s=450, n=25

77
views
교과서 질문

Hypothesis Testing Using a P-Value In Exercises 33–38,

         

a. identify the claim and state and .

b. find the standardized test statistic z.

c. find the corresponding P-value.

d. decide whether to reject or fail to reject the null hypothesis.

e. interpret the decision in the context of the original claim.


MCAT Scores A random sample of 100 medical school applicants at a university has a mean total score of 505 on the MCAT. According to a report, the mean total score for the school’s applicants is more than 503. Assume the population standard deviation is 10.6. At alpha=0.01, is there enough evidence to support the report’s claim?

105
views
교과서 질문

Stating the Null and Alternative Hypotheses In Exercises 25–30, write the claim as a mathematical statement. State the null and alternative hypotheses, and identify which represents the claim.


Attendance An amusement park claims that the mean daily attendance at the park is at least 20,000 people.

80
views
교과서 질문

How do the requirements for a chi-square test for a variance or standard deviation differ from a z-test or a t-test for a mean?

175
views