A researcher investigates the yield of two varieties of wheat, Variety X and Variety Y. They believe that Variety X has a higher mean yield than Variety Y. A random sample of 60 plots of Variety X produced a mean yield of 445 kg with a standard deviation, sXs_XsX, of 32 kg. Another random sample of 75 plots of Variety Y produced a mean yield of 432 kg with a standard deviation, sYs_YsY, of 24 kg.
Stating your hypotheses clearly and using a 5% level of significance, test whether or not the researcher's belief is supported by the data.
Practise Edexcel A Level Maths Hypothesis Testing with the Normal Distribution with exam-style questions for A Level Maths. 132 questions, matched to the Edexcel A Level Maths (9MA0) specification and written in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.
