A Statistician Investigating the Relationship Between the Amount of Precipitation

question 96

Essay

A statistician investigating the relationship between the amount of precipitation (in inches) and the number of car accidents gathered data for 10 randomly selected days. The results are presented below. $$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } \hline \text { Day } & \text { Precipitation } & \text { Number of accidents } \\\hline 1 & 0.05 & 5 \\\hline 2 & 0.12 & 6 \\\hline 3 & 0.05 & 2 \\\hline 4 & 0.08 & 4 \\\hline 5 & 0.10 & 8 \\\hline 6 & 0.35 & 14 \\\hline 7 & 0.15 & 7 \\\hline 8 & 0.30 & 13 \\\hline 9 & 0.10 & 7 \\\hline 10 & 0.20 & 10 \\\hline\end{array}$$ Estimate with 95% confidence the mean daily number of accidents when the daily precipitation is 0.25 inches.

Describe the maximum operating temperature for conductor insulation and its significance.

Understand the reasons for connecting conductors in parallel and the effects on electrical systems.

Interpret the National Electrical Code's guidelines on current carrying capacities (ampacities) and general wiring conductor tables.

Evaluate the impact of environmental conditions (dry, damp, wet) on insulation performance.

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