7.

16) a. E = 1.28, 4.07 < < 6.63

b. Normal distribution, random sample, known standard deviation

c. We are 95% confident that this interval contains the mean concentration of uric acid.

d. n = 11

22) a. 1007.95 < < 1142.05

b. Yes, because the range of the interval is greater than 1000.

7.2

14) a. mean = 83.75

s = 28.97

b. 72.55 < < 94.95

c. There is 90% confidence that this interval contains the population mean of sleeping bag price.

22) a. mean = 2.29

s = 1.40

b. 1.93 < < 2.65

c. 1.71 < < 2.87

d. Tim Hueletts home run percentage is close to the population mean. Herb Hunters percentage is
lower than the population mean. Jackie Jensens average is well above the population mean.

e. No because the population size is larger than 30.

7.3

12) a. p = 0.55

b. 0.49 < < 0.61

There is a 99% confidence that this interval contains p.

c. Yes, both np and nq are greater than 5. This is an important consideration because if it wasnt greater
than 5, we wouldnt have a normal curve and this wouldnt be an accurate approximation.

16) a. p = 0.76

b. 0.75 < < 0.77

Theres 99% confidence that this interval contains p.

c. Yes, because np and nq are both greater than 5.