Nearsighted. It is believed that nearsightedness affects about 8% of all children. In a random sample of 194 children, 21 are nearsighted. Conduct a hypothesis test for the following question: do these data provide evidence that the 8% value is inaccurate?

Nearsighted. It is believed that nearsightedness affects about 8% of all children. In a random sample of 194 children, 21 are nearsighted. Conduct a hypothesis test for the following question: do these data provide evidence that the 8% value is inaccurate?

Holt Mcdougal Larson Pre-algebra: Student Edition 2012

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Author:HOLT MCDOUGAL

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Chapter11: Data Analysis And Probability

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 8CR

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5.32 Nearsighted. It is believed that nearsightedness affects about 8% of all children. In a random sample

of 194 children, 21 are nearsighted. Conduct a hypothesis test for the following question: do these data provide evidence that the 8% value is inaccurate?

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