A Simple Random Sample from a Normal Distribution Is Taken

question 12

Essay

A simple random sample from a normal distribution is taken in order to obtain a 95% confidence
interval for the population mean. If the sample size is 12, the sample mean x
is 32, and the
sample standard deviation s is 7.5, what is the margin of error? Show your answer to 2 decimal
places.

Understand the concept of the sociological imagination as introduced by C. Wright Mills.

Identify and differentiate between micro-structures, social structures, macro-structures, and global structures within society.

Recognize and explain the significance of social solidarity and patterns of social relations in everyday life and societal organization.

Appreciate the importance of evidence-based research and the scientific method in sociology.

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