SOLUTION: A sample of 49 eggs yields a mean weight of 1.69 ounces. Assume sigma=0.46. Find the margin of error in estimating μ at the 95% level of confidence.

Question 1108907: A sample of 49 eggs yields a mean weight of 1.69 ounces.
Assume sigma=0.46.
Find the margin of error in estimating μ at the 95% level of confidence.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A sample of 49 eggs yields a mean weight of 1.69 ounces.
Assume sigma=0.46.
Find the margin of error in estimating μ at the 95% level of confidence.
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ME = z*s/sqrt(n) = 1.96*0.46/sqrt(49) = 0.1288
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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SOLUTION: A sample of 49 eggs yields a mean weight of 1.69 ounces. Assume sigma=0.46. Find the margin of error in estimating &#956; at the 95% level of confidence.

SOLUTION: A sample of 49 eggs yields a mean weight of 1.69 ounces. Assume sigma=0.46. Find the margin of error in estimating μ at the 95% level of confidence.