Calculate a two-sided 95% confidence interval for the population mean. b) In addition, predict the ACT score of a student by calculating a 90% confidence interval.

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a) Calculate a two-sided 95% confidence interval for the population mean.

b) In addition, predict the ACT score of a student by calculating a 90% confidence interval.

Here is a sample of ACT scores (average of the
Math, English, Social Science, and Natural Sci-
ence scores) for students taking college freshman
calculus:
26.25
26.00
24.00
28.00
27.75
27.00
24.25
23.50
24.00
25.00
30.00
23.25
26.25
21.50
28.00
24.50
22.50
28.25
21.25
19.75
Transcribed Image Text:Here is a sample of ACT scores (average of the Math, English, Social Science, and Natural Sci- ence scores) for students taking college freshman calculus: 26.25 26.00 24.00 28.00 27.75 27.00 24.25 23.50 24.00 25.00 30.00 23.25 26.25 21.50 28.00 24.50 22.50 28.25 21.25 19.75
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