A Baker Must Monitor the Temperature at Which Cookies Are

question 17

Short Answer

A baker must monitor the temperature at which cookies are baked.Too much variation will cause inconsistency in the texture of the cookies.Past records show that the variance of the temperatures has been 1.44 degrees.A random sample of 30 batches of cookies is selected,and the sample variance of the temperature is 4.41 degrees.What is the 95 percent confidence interval for σ² at α = .05?

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Definitions:

Inert

A term used to describe elements or substances that do not readily react with other elements or compounds.

Mitosis

A process in cell division during which the nucleus divides, typically resulting in two new cells with identical genetic material to the original cell.

Replicating

The process of making an exact copy of something, commonly used in contexts involving DNA and cell division.

Pasteurization

The process of heating food, particularly liquids, to a specific temperature to slow microbial growth and extend shelf life.