A Sample Mean Is Compared Against a Standard for a Large

question 59

Multiple Choice

A sample mean is compared against a standard for a large sample. Now, assume the sample mean was found to equal 40. What is the appropriate confidence interval? (Note: Round to the nearest whole number.)

• A) 23 < μ < 57
• B) Can't be determined from the information given.
• C) 14 < μ < 66
• D) 38 < μ < 42
• E) 20 < μ < 60

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