Earthquake Analysis Narrative The Length of Duration, in Minutes, of Earthquakes in British

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Earthquake Analysis Narrative
The length of duration, in minutes, of earthquakes in British Columbia has been recorded for future analysis and information. The length of duration of a random sample of six earthquakes is as follows: 1.1, 0.9, 1.5, 0.7, 1.4, and 1.3.
-Refer to Earthquake Analysis Narrative. An earthquake expert claims that the average duration of earthquakes in British Columbia is 0.5 minutes. Based on the interval calculated above, can this claim be rejected? Justify your answer.

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Conformity

Deep-seated, private and enduring change in behaviour and attitudes due to group pressure.

Correlates

Pertains to mutually related factors or variables that have a statistical relationship, indicating that when one changes, the other tends to change in a predictable manner.

Dominate

To exert control or influence over others, often establishing a position of superiority or authority.

Situational Nature

The aspect of behaviors or phenomena that is influenced by external environmental or contextual factors rather than by individual traits.