A Statistician Employed by a Consumer Testing Organization Reports That

question 108

Short Answer

A statistician employed by a consumer testing organization reports that at 95% confidence he has determined that the true average content of the Uncola soft drinks is between 11.7 to 12.3 ounces. He further reports that his sample revealed an average content of 12 ounces, but he forgot to report the size of the sample he had selected. Assuming the standard deviation of the population is 1.28, determine the size of the sample.

---

Definitions:

Binding Contract

A legally enforceable agreement between two or more parties that is bound by law.

Agreement

A mutual understanding or arrangement between two or more parties outlining their rights and responsibilities.

Used Vehicle

A vehicle that has been previously owned and is available for purchase again.

American Law Institute

An independent organization in the United States producing scholarly work to clarify, modernize, and improve the law.