If the Sample Sizes Are Small, but the Populations Are

question 58

True/False

If the sample sizes are small, but the populations are normally distributed and the population variances are known, the z-statistic can be used as the basis for statistical inferences about the difference in two population means using two independent random samples.

Formulate null and alternative hypotheses for statistical tests comparing population parameters.

Calculate and interpret test statistics and p-values in the context of comparing population proportions and variances.

Identify the appropriate statistical techniques for comparing population means and proportions.

Grasp the statistical basis for pooling proportions when constructing confidence intervals or conducting hypothesis tests.

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