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t-distribution · Short practice

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Recall

One-sample t inference — objective 1

Maths4U Original · Short practice

A random sample of 10 independent normal observations has mean 31 and unbiased sample standard deviation 4. Test \(H_0:\mu=30\) against an increase; the population variance is unknown.

Use a 5% significance level for a written conclusion. A distribution calculator may be used for numerical p-values.

Find the observed t statistic.

Enter one number or fraction. Use at least six decimal places when needed; a distribution calculator may be used for probabilities.

Fresh review variant

One-sample t inference — objective 1

Maths4U Original · Short practice

A random sample of 11 independent normal observations has mean 32.5 and unbiased sample standard deviation 5. Test \(H_0:\mu=31\) against an increase; the population variance is unknown.

Use a 5% significance level for a written conclusion. A distribution calculator may be used for numerical p-values.

Find the observed t statistic.

Enter one number or fraction. Use at least six decimal places when needed; a distribution calculator may be used for probabilities.

Method

One-sample t inference — objective 2

Maths4U Original · Short practice

A random sample of 11 independent normal observations has mean 32.5 and unbiased sample standard deviation 5. Test \(H_0:\mu=31\) against an increase; the population variance is unknown.

Use a 5% significance level for a written conclusion. A distribution calculator may be used for numerical p-values.

Find the degrees of freedom.

Enter one number or fraction. Use at least six decimal places when needed; a distribution calculator may be used for probabilities.

Fresh review variant

One-sample t inference — objective 2

Maths4U Original · Short practice

A random sample of 6 independent normal observations has mean 34 and unbiased sample standard deviation 2. Test \(H_0:\mu=32\) against an increase; the population variance is unknown.

Use a 5% significance level for a written conclusion. A distribution calculator may be used for numerical p-values.

Find the degrees of freedom.

Enter one number or fraction. Use at least six decimal places when needed; a distribution calculator may be used for probabilities.

Apply

One-sample t inference — objective 3

Maths4U Original · Short practice

A random sample of 6 independent normal observations has mean 34 and unbiased sample standard deviation 2. Test \(H_0:\mu=32\) against an increase; the population variance is unknown.

Use a 5% significance level for a written conclusion. A distribution calculator may be used for numerical p-values.

Find the one-sided p-value.

Enter one number or fraction. Use at least six decimal places when needed; a distribution calculator may be used for probabilities.

Fresh review variant

One-sample t inference — objective 3

Maths4U Original · Short practice

A random sample of 7 independent normal observations has mean 35.5 and unbiased sample standard deviation 3. Test \(H_0:\mu=33\) against an increase; the population variance is unknown.

Use a 5% significance level for a written conclusion. A distribution calculator may be used for numerical p-values.

Find the one-sided p-value.

Enter one number or fraction. Use at least six decimal places when needed; a distribution calculator may be used for probabilities.

Check understanding

One-sample t inference — objective 4

Maths4U Original · Short practice

A random sample of 7 independent normal observations has mean 35.5 and unbiased sample standard deviation 3. Test \(H_0:\mu=33\) against an increase; the population variance is unknown.

Use a 5% significance level for a written conclusion. A distribution calculator may be used for numerical p-values.

Find the half-width of a two-sided 95% t confidence interval.

Enter one number or fraction. Use at least six decimal places when needed; a distribution calculator may be used for probabilities.

Fresh review variant

One-sample t inference — objective 4

Maths4U Original · Short practice

A random sample of 8 independent normal observations has mean 37 and unbiased sample standard deviation 4. Test \(H_0:\mu=34\) against an increase; the population variance is unknown.

Use a 5% significance level for a written conclusion. A distribution calculator may be used for numerical p-values.

Find the half-width of a two-sided 95% t confidence interval.

Enter one number or fraction. Use at least six decimal places when needed; a distribution calculator may be used for probabilities.

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