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The document discusses point and interval estimation techniques for estimating population parameters based on sample data. For point estimation, it provides examples of using sample data to estimate the height of all English teachers at a school and test scores of additional students. For interval estimation, it gives examples of calculating 90% and 95% confidence intervals for the mean amount heavy smokers spend on cigarettes and the average distance cars are driven annually based on sample data.

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The document discusses point and interval estimation techniques for estimating population parameters based on sample data. For point estimation, it provides examples of using sample data to estimate the height of all English teachers at a school and test scores of additional students. For interval estimation, it gives examples of calculating 90% and 95% confidence intervals for the mean amount heavy smokers spend on cigarettes and the average distance cars are driven annually based on sample data.

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Estimation of Population Mean (Large Samples) Estimation of Population Mean (Large Samples) Estimation of Population Mean (Large Samples)

Point Estimation Point Estimation Point Estimation


1. The following are the heights to the nearest centimeter of 1. The following are the heights to the nearest centimeter of 1. The following are the heights to the nearest centimeter of
15 randomly selected English teachers in St. Joseph’s 15 randomly selected English teachers in St. Joseph’s 15 randomly selected English teachers in St. Joseph’s
Academy. Estimate the height of all English teachers in the Academy. Estimate the height of all English teachers in the Academy. Estimate the height of all English teachers in the
St. Joseph’s Academy. St. Joseph’s Academy. St. Joseph’s Academy.
162 160 152 164 154 153 162 160 152 164 154 153 162 160 152 164 154 153
163 155 161 165 156 165 163 155 161 165 156 165 163 155 161 165 156 165
166 160 151 166 160 151 166 160 151
2. The following are the scores in Math of the sampled 15 2. The following are the scores in Math of the sampled 15 2. The following are the scores in Math of the sampled 15
Grade 10 students. Estimate the scores of the 30 Grade 10 Grade 10 students. Estimate the scores of the 30 Grade 10 Grade 10 students. Estimate the scores of the 30 Grade 10
students. students. students.
60 61 58 70 70 62 60 61 58 70 70 62 60 61 58 70 70 62
74 75 78 80 68 85 74 75 78 80 68 85 74 75 78 80 68 85
86 80 65 70 86 80 65 70 86 80 65 70

Interval Estimation Interval Estimation Interval Estimation


1. A research firm conducted a survey to determine the mean 1. A research firm conducted a survey to determine the mean 1. A research firm conducted a survey to determine the mean
amount heavy smokers spend on cigarettes in a week. A amount heavy smokers spend on cigarettes in a week. A amount heavy smokers spend on cigarettes in a week. A
sample of 36 heavy smokers revealed that 𝑥̅ = 1000. The sample of 36 heavy smokers revealed that 𝑥̅ = 1000. The sample of 36 heavy smokers revealed that 𝑥̅ = 1000. The
population standard deviation is known as 200. What would population standard deviation is known as 200. What would population standard deviation is known as 200. What would
be the be the be the
a. 90% confidence interval a. 90% confidence interval a. 90% confidence interval
b. 95% confidence interval b. 95% confidence interval b. 95% confidence interval
for the mean amount heavy smokers spend on cigarettes in for the mean amount heavy smokers spend on cigarettes in for the mean amount heavy smokers spend on cigarettes in
a week. a week. a week.

2. A random sample of 100 car owners in Metro Manila 2. A random sample of 100 car owners in Metro Manila 2. A random sample of 100 car owners in Metro Manila
shows that a car is driven on the average 13,500 kilometers shows that a car is driven on the average 13,500 kilometers shows that a car is driven on the average 13,500 kilometers
per year with a standard deviation of 1,900 kilometers. per year with a standard deviation of 1,900 kilometers. per year with a standard deviation of 1,900 kilometers.
Assuming that the distribution of measurements is Assuming that the distribution of measurements is Assuming that the distribution of measurements is
approximately normal, construct approximately normal, construct approximately normal, construct
a. 90% confidence interval a. 90% confidence interval a. 90% confidence interval
b. 99% confidence interval b. 99% confidence interval b. 99% confidence interval
for the average number of kilometers a car is driven for the average number of kilometers a car is driven for the average number of kilometers a car is driven
annually in Metro Manila. annually in Metro Manila. annually in Metro Manila.

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