A Student Wanted to Construct a 95% Confidence Interval for the Average

question 75

Multiple Choice

A student wanted to construct a 95% confidence interval for the average age of students in her statistics class. She randomly selected 9 students. Their average age was 19.1 years with a standard deviation of 1.5 years. What is the 99% confidence interval for the population mean?

• A) [17.42, 20.78]
• B) [17.48, 20.72]
• C) [14.23, 23.98]
• D) [0.44, 3.80]

Recognize the factors and risks associated with child maltreatment.

Understand legal and social responsibilities related to reporting child maltreatment.

Identify the influence of cultural and societal factors on gender roles and parenting.

Recognize the importance of inductive discipline in correcting child behavior.

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Definitions:

Knowing What

Refers to having specific knowledge or understanding about a certain topic or subject.

Motivation to Resist

The drive or inner force that propels an individual to stand against pressures, temptations, or forces trying to influence them.

Promotion Focus

A motivation theory aspect that emphasizes achieving positive outcomes and advancements rather than avoiding negative ones.

Prevention Focus

A general tendency to think and act in ways oriented toward the avoidance of negative outcomes.