A Normal Population Has a Standard Deviation of 15

question 95

Short Answer

A normal population has a standard deviation of 15. How large a sample should be drawn to estimate the population mean to within 1.5 with 95% confidence?

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Definitions:

Pecking Response

Innate behavior observed in birds where they peck at objects, often triggered by specific stimuli and linked to feeding or investigative actions.

Fixed Action Pattern

Innate, pre-programmed responses triggered by specific stimuli in animals.

Sound Frequency

The number of vibrations or cycles per second of a sound wave, measured in hertz (Hz), determining the pitch of the sound.

Male Flies

Refers to the male specimens of flies, frequently studied in research for understanding genetics, behavior, and disease transmission.