A random sample of n1=17�1=17 securities in Economy A produced mean returns of x̄ 1=5.6% x̄ 1=5.6% with s1=2.3%�1=2.3% while another random sample of n2=20�2=20 securities in Economy B produced mean returns of x̄ 2=4.6% x̄ 2=4.6% with s2=2.3%.�2=2.3%. At α =0.2 α =0.2, can we infer that the returns differ significantly between the two economies? Assume that the samples are independent and randomly selected from normal populations with equal population variances ( σ 12= σ 22)( σ 12= σ 22). T-Distribution Table a. Calculate the test statistic. t=�= Round to three decimal places if necessary b. Determine the critical value(s) for the hypothesis test. + Round to three decimal places if necessary c. Conclude whether to reject the null hypothesis or not based on the test statistic. Reject Fail to Reject
A random sample of n1=17�1=17 securities in Economy A produced mean returns of x̄ 1=5.6% x̄ 1=5.6% with s1=2.3%�1=2.3% while another random sample of n2=20�2=20 securities in Economy B produced mean returns of x̄ 2=4.6% x̄ 2=4.6% with s2=2.3%.�2=2.3%. At α =0.2 α =0.2, can we infer that the returns differ significantly between the two economies?
Assume that the samples are independent and randomly selected from normal populations with equal population variances ( σ 12= σ 22)( σ 12= σ 22).
T-Distribution Table
a. Calculate the test statistic.
t=�=
Round to three decimal places if necessary
b. Determine the critical value(s) for the hypothesis test.
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Round to three decimal places if necessary
c. Conclude whether to reject the null hypothesis or not based on the test statistic.
Reject
Fail to Reject
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