An arborist is interested in determining the mean diameter (in centimeters) of mature white oak trees at a certain height above the base. She measures 7 of these trees and finds the following sample statistics: 7 = 49.09 and s = 13.80. Construct a 95% confidence interval for the mean diameter of a mature white oak tree.

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An arborist is interested in determining the mean diameter (in centimeters) of mature
white oak trees at a certain height above the base. She measures 7 of these trees and finds
the following sample statistics: F = 49.09 and s =
interval for the mean diameter of a mature white oak tree.
13.80. Construct a 95% confidence
Transcribed Image Text:An arborist is interested in determining the mean diameter (in centimeters) of mature white oak trees at a certain height above the base. She measures 7 of these trees and finds the following sample statistics: F = 49.09 and s = interval for the mean diameter of a mature white oak tree. 13.80. Construct a 95% confidence
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Given: n=7, x=49.09 and s=13.8.

 

At 95% confidence level, the value of z is 1.96.

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