A Statistician Employed by a Consumer Testing Organization Reports That

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Short Answer

A statistician employed by a consumer testing organization reports that at 95% confidence he has determined that the true average content of the Uncola soft drinks is between 11.7 to 12.3 ounces. He further reports that his sample revealed an average content of 12 ounces, but he forgot to report the size of the sample he had selected. Assuming the standard deviation of the population is 1.28, determine the size of the sample.

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Definitions:

Simple Structure

An organizational framework characterized by minimal hierarchical levels and straightforward, clear lines of authority and communication.

Organizational Growth

The process of an organization enlarging or expanding its operations, activities, and impact.

Diversification

A strategy of reducing risk by owning a variety of investments or business operations across different industries or categories.

Mechanistic Structures

Describes organizational forms that are highly bureaucratic, with strict rules, procedures, and a clear hierarchy of authority.