An Independent Laboratory Tests 100 Light Bulbs,finding That the Mean

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Essay

An independent laboratory tests 100 light bulbs,finding that the mean life is 103 hours with a standard deviation of 11 hours.Decide whether or not the conditions and assumptions for inference with a t-test are satisfied.Explain your answer.

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Definitions:

Interrater Agreement

The level of consistency among different observers or raters in the assessment or evaluation of the same phenomenon.

Assessments

The evaluation or measurement of a particular process, concept, or characteristic, often used to determine progress, skill level, or understanding.

Unobtrusive Measures

Research methods that involve observing behavior without interfering or making the participants aware of the observation.

Reactivity

The phenomenon where subjects alter their behavior due to knowing they are being observed or part of a study.