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2.4.5 Normal distribution as a model (A-level only)

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Question 53

The concentration of a rare-earth element in a soil sample, denoted by the random variable CCC, follows a normal distribution with an unknown mean μ\muμ and a known variance σ2\sigma^2σ2. A geologist collects a random sample of nnn measurements of CCC, which results in a 90%90\%90% confidence interval for μ\muμ of (45.82,47.18)(45.82, 47.18)(45.82,47.18).

a.

Show that the standard error of the mean calculated from this sample is 0.4130.4130.413 to 333 significant figures.

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b.

Using the same random sample,

find a 99%99\%99% confidence interval for μ\muμ. Give your limits to 333 decimal places.

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c.

The r%r\%r% confidence interval calculated from the same sample data has a total width of 1.801.801.80.

Calculate the value of rrr, giving your answer to 111 decimal place.

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