Assume that we want to construct a confidence interval. Do one of the following, as appropriate (a) find the critical value t/2. (b) find the critical value z12, or (c) state that neither the normal distribution nor the t distribution applies. Here are summary statistics for randomly selected weights of newborn girls: n = 228, x = 30.6 hg, s=7.5 hg. The confidence level is 99%. Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice. O A. ta/2= (Round to two decimal places as needed.) O B. Za12= (Round to two decimal places as needed ) OC. Neither the normal distribution nor thet distribution applies.

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Assume that we want to construct a confidence interval. Do one of the following, as appropriate: (a) find the critical value t2, (b) find the critical value z12, or (c) state
that neither the normal distribution nor the t distribution applies.
Here are summary statistics for randomly selected weights of newborn girls: n= 228, x = 30.6 hg, s=7.5 hg. The confidence level is 99%.
Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice.
O A. ta/2=
(Round to two decimal places as needed.)
OB.
Za12=
(Round to two decimal places as needed )
OC. Neither the normal distribution nor thet distribution applies.
Transcribed Image Text:Assume that we want to construct a confidence interval. Do one of the following, as appropriate: (a) find the critical value t2, (b) find the critical value z12, or (c) state that neither the normal distribution nor the t distribution applies. Here are summary statistics for randomly selected weights of newborn girls: n= 228, x = 30.6 hg, s=7.5 hg. The confidence level is 99%. Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice. O A. ta/2= (Round to two decimal places as needed.) OB. Za12= (Round to two decimal places as needed ) OC. Neither the normal distribution nor thet distribution applies.
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