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Consider a sample with a
- a. 20 to 40
- b. 15 to 45
- c. 22 to 38
- d. 18 to 42
- e. 12 to 48
a.
Find the percentage of the data within the range 20 to 40 using Chebyshev’s theorem.
Answer to Problem 37E
At least 75% of the data are within the range 20 to 40.
Explanation of Solution
Calculation:
The given information is that the mean and standard deviation of the sample are 30 and 5, respectively.
The formula for z-score is
Where
The z-score corresponding to 20 can be obtained as follows:
Substitute
Thus, the z-score corresponding to 20 is –2.
The z-score corresponding to 40 can be obtained as follows:
Substitute
Thus, the z-score corresponding to 40 is 2.
Chebyshev’s Theorem:
The z- standard deviations of the mean contain at least
By applying the Chebychev’s theorem with
Thus, at least 75% of the data are within the range 20 to 40.
b.
Find the percentage of the data within the range 15 to 45, using Chebyshev’s theorem.
Answer to Problem 37E
At least 89% of the data are within the range 15 to 45.
Explanation of Solution
Calculation:
The z-score corresponding to 15 can be obtained as follows:
Substitute
Thus, the z-score corresponding to 15 is –3.
The z-score corresponding to 45 can be obtained as follows:
Substitute
Thus, the z-score corresponding to 45 is 3.
By applying the Chebychev’s theorem with
Thus, at least 89% of the data are within the range 15 to 45.
c.
Find the percentage of the data within the range 22 to 38, using Chebyshev’s theorem.
Answer to Problem 37E
At least 61% of the data are within the range 22 to 38.
Explanation of Solution
Calculation:
The z-score corresponding to 22 can be obtained as follows:
Substitute
Thus, the z-score corresponding to 22 is –1.6.
The z-score corresponding to 38 can be obtained as follows:
Substitute
Thus, the z-score corresponding to 38 is 1.6.
By applying the Chebychev’s theorem with
Thus, at least 61% of the data are within the range 22 to 38.
d.
Find the percentage of the data within the range 18 to 42, using Chebyshev’s theorem.
Answer to Problem 37E
At least 83% of the data are within the range 18 to 42.
Explanation of Solution
Calculation:
The z-score corresponding to 18 can be obtained as follows:
Substitute
Thus, the z-score corresponding to 18 is –2.4.
The z-score corresponding to 42 can be obtained as follows:
Substitute
Thus, the z-score corresponding to 42 is 2.4.
By applying the Chebychev’s theorem with
Thus, at least 83% of the data are within the range 18 to 42.
e.
Find the percentage of the data within the range 12 to 48, using Chebyshev’s theorem.
Answer to Problem 37E
At least 92% of the data are within the range 12 to 48.
Explanation of Solution
Calculation:
The z-score corresponding to 12 can be obtained as follows:
Substitute
Thus, the z-score corresponding to 12 is –3.6.
The z-score corresponding to 48 can be obtained as follows:
Substitute
Thus, the z-score corresponding to 48 is 3.6.
By applying the Chebychev’s theorem with
Thus, at least 92% of the data are within the range 12 to 48.
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