The Following Information Is Based on Independent Random Samples Taken

question 8

Multiple Choice

The following information is based on independent random samples taken from two normally distributed populations having equal variances: Based on the sample information, determine the 95% confidence interval estimate for the difference between the two population means.

• A) -6.23 < (µ1 - µ2) < 14.23
• B) -4.81 < (µ1 - µ2) < 16.81
• C) -5.17 < (µ1 - µ2) < 15.17
• D) -3.25 < (µ1 - µ2) < 17.25

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