A Manufacturer Claims That Less Than 1% of All His

question 161

Multiple Choice

A manufacturer claims that less than 1% of all his products do not meet the minimum government standards. A survey of 500 products revealed ten did not meet the standard.

• A) The z-statistic is -2.25
• B) The z-statistic is 2.25
• C) The z-statistic is -1.00
• D) The z-statistic is 1.00
• E) None of these statements is correct

---

Definitions:

Mislead

To provide false or misleading information that causes someone to form an incorrect belief or conclusion.

Statute of Limitations

A regulation establishing the longest period after an occurrence within which legal actions must be started.

Malpractice

Failure by a professional person, such as a doctor or lawyer, to perform his or her duties competently, resulting in harm to a client or patient.

Metal Fabrication

The process of building machines and structures from raw metal materials, including cutting, bending, and assembling processes.