Assume That a Simple Random Sample Has Been Selected from a Normally

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Essay

Assume that a simple random sample has been selected from a normally distributed population. Find the test statistic, P-value, critical value(s), and state the final conclusion.
-A public bus company official claims that the mean waiting time for bus number 14 during peak hours is less than 10 minutes. Karen took bus number 14 during peak hours on 18 different occasions. Her mean waiting time was 7 minutes with a standard deviation of 2.3 minutes. At the 0.01 significance level, test the claim that the mean is less than 10 minutes.

Understand the role and definition of arbitrageurs in foreign exchange markets.

Identify and describe the behavior of speculators in the foreign exchange markets.

Recognize the influence of currency value changes on a country's trade balance.

Explain the purchasing power parity theory and its implications for exchange rates.

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