An Isotope of Thorium ${ } ^ { 227 } \mathrm { Th }$

question 220

Short Answer

An isotope of thorium, ${ } ^ { 227 } \mathrm { Th }$ , has a half-life of 18.4 days. How long will it take for 77% of the sample to decompose?
Please round the answer to the nearest tenth.

Analyze how changes in sample size affect the variability among sample means.

Comprehend definitions and roles of population and sample standard errors in constructing confidence intervals.

Distinguish between correct and incorrect interpretations of confidence interval probabilities.

Evaluate how the desired width of a confidence interval affects sample size requirements.

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