Assignments and due dates for each chapter are announced in class. Typical problems include:
Use the traditional method rather than the p-value method. Ignore any parts of a question about the p-value method.
8-2 page 383
2 to 40, even numbered problems
8-3 page 394
2 to 24, even numbered problems
8-5 page 411
2 to 28, even numbered problems
8-6 page 421
2 to 20, even numbered problems
8-5 Hypothesis Tests: Claims about a Mean μ
To test a claim about μ, use a t distribution Table A-3
Examples of claims (hypotheses) about a mean, μ that can be tested:
| Original claim (English) | Original claim (math) |
|---|---|
| The mean body temperature of healthy adults is not 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. | μ ≠ 98.6 |
| The mean weight of nicotine per cigarette is at most 40 milligrams. | μ ≤ 40 |
| Ball bearings produced by a factory have a mean weight of 436 grams. | μ = 436 |
| The mean waiting time at a restaurant is at least 15 minutes. | μ ≥ 15 |
Technique to be learned: Perform a hypothesis test for a claim about a mean of a single population.