Read the given scenario and pick the correct test procedure. Think about the type of data, how many samples were taken and whether samples were independent or dependent.

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please help me figure out what test each scenario is.. (propotion test, sample test etc..)

Read the given scenario and pick the correct test procedure. Think about the type of data, how many
samples were taken and whether samples were independent or dependent.
a.) The distance travelled to campus is recorded for a sample of current students to see if students are
travelling from further away than in past years.
Select an answer
b.) An SAT exam is given to a group of students both before and after a test prep course to see if the course
was successful in raising scores.
Select an answer
c.) A random sample of current high school students is taken to see if the percentage who received
scholarships this year is lower than in the past.
Select an answer
d.) A random sample of students is taken from high school A and another random sample of students is
taken from high school B to compare the percentage of students graduating college-ready in English and
Math.
Select an answer
e.) A random sample of students is taken from high school A and another random sample of students is
taken from high school B to see if high school A had a higher mean score on the SAT.
Select an answer
f.) The weights of a random sample of babies born to mothers who had prenatal care were recorded and
compared to the weights of a random sample of babies born to mothers who did not have prenatal care.
Select an answer
g.) The time to complete a 3-mile run is recorded for a sample of cross-country runners. The runners are
then put through a training camp for 4 weeks and then their times to complete a 3-mile run are recorded
again to see if they have improved.
Select an answer
h.) A random sample of current students who graduated Palatine High School was asked if they plan to go to
Harper the following fall to see if the percentage has increased from 30%.
Select an answer
i.) A random sample of students taking CHM121 who took chemistry in high school is compared to a random
sample of student taking CHM121 who did not take chemistry in high school to see if their passing rate was
higher.
Transcribed Image Text:Read the given scenario and pick the correct test procedure. Think about the type of data, how many samples were taken and whether samples were independent or dependent. a.) The distance travelled to campus is recorded for a sample of current students to see if students are travelling from further away than in past years. Select an answer b.) An SAT exam is given to a group of students both before and after a test prep course to see if the course was successful in raising scores. Select an answer c.) A random sample of current high school students is taken to see if the percentage who received scholarships this year is lower than in the past. Select an answer d.) A random sample of students is taken from high school A and another random sample of students is taken from high school B to compare the percentage of students graduating college-ready in English and Math. Select an answer e.) A random sample of students is taken from high school A and another random sample of students is taken from high school B to see if high school A had a higher mean score on the SAT. Select an answer f.) The weights of a random sample of babies born to mothers who had prenatal care were recorded and compared to the weights of a random sample of babies born to mothers who did not have prenatal care. Select an answer g.) The time to complete a 3-mile run is recorded for a sample of cross-country runners. The runners are then put through a training camp for 4 weeks and then their times to complete a 3-mile run are recorded again to see if they have improved. Select an answer h.) A random sample of current students who graduated Palatine High School was asked if they plan to go to Harper the following fall to see if the percentage has increased from 30%. Select an answer i.) A random sample of students taking CHM121 who took chemistry in high school is compared to a random sample of student taking CHM121 who did not take chemistry in high school to see if their passing rate was higher.
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