What Does It Mean If a Hurricane Warning Has Been

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Multiple Choice

What does it mean if a hurricane warning has been issued?

• A) Conditions are good for a hurricane to form in your area.
• B) You should open your windows and doors for the hurricane winds to blow through.
• C) A hurricane is possible in the next 48 hours.
• D) You should plan to evacuate if you are in a low lying area in the path of the hurricane.
• E) Meteorologists have spotted a tropical storm and are watching to see if it will turn into a hurricane.

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Definitions:

Finite Population Correction Factor

The term \( \frac{(N - n)}{(N - 1)} \) that is used in the formulas for s_x and s_p whenever a finite population, rather than an infinite population, is being sampled. The generally accepted rule of thumb is to ignore the finite population correction factor whenever n/N ≤ .05.

Standard Error

The standard deviation of the sampling distribution of a statistic, most commonly of the mean.

Computing

Computing refers to the process of utilizing computer technology to complete a task or solve problems.

Sample Mean

The average calculated from a sample set of data, used as an estimate of the population mean.