A Random Sample of 45 Door-To-Door Salespersons Were Asked How

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Essay

A random sample of 45 door-to-door salespersons were asked how long on average they were able to talk to the potential customer. Their answers revealed a mean of 8.5 minutes with a variance of 9 minutes. Give a point estimate for the average conversation length and the margin of error.

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Definitions:

Arousal

A physiological and psychological state of being awake or reactive to stimuli.

Altered States

Variations from an individual's normal mental state, which can be induced by various methods such as meditation, drug use, or hypnosis, often resulting in different perceptions or consciousness.

Consciousness

Consciousness is the state of being aware of and able to think about one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings, and experiences.

Daydreaming

A short-term detachment from one's immediate surroundings, during which a person's attention is focused on internal thoughts or fantasies.