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2.5.8 Hypothesis test for a single mean (A-level only)

2.5.8 Hypothesis test for a single mean (A-level only)

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Question 86

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.

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