A Random Sample of 10 Homes Sold During Last Month

question 101

Essay

A random sample of 10 homes sold during last month in the city of Fontana had the following number of bedrooms in each house:
4, 2, 3, 5, 4, 3, 3, 4, 5, 3.
At α = 0.01, test the claim that the variance of a normally distributed population is less than 1 using
A) the p-value approach.
B) the critical value approach.

• A) the p-value approach.
• B) the critical value approach.

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Definitions:

Percuss

A diagnostic technique used in medicine involving the tapping of the body's surface to assess the condition of the underlying organs or tissues.

Palpate

The act of examining or exploring by touch, used in clinical assessments to detect abnormalities or evaluate the condition of muscles, organs, and other body parts.

Inspect

In a medical context, to "inspect" means to visually examine the body or body part for signs of disease, injury, or abnormality.

General Survey

An initial part of a physical examination where a healthcare provider observes a patient’s overall appearance and behavior, gathering significant information at first glance.