a) u is known 5) µ is unknown. in each case ( a) and b) ) use Tables to find the values for quantiles (critical points) needed to construct a 90% CI for o? when n= 9.

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Section12.4: Discrete Random Variables; Applications To Decision Making
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Let X1, ... , Xn. be a random sample from N(u, o?) distribution.
Derive an exact (1 – a) 100% confidence interval for o? (start with
specifying a pivot random variable) when
a) u is known
5) µ is unknown.
n each case ( a) and b) ) use Tables to find the values for quantiles
(critical points) needed to construct a 90% CI for o? when n=
= 9.
Transcribed Image Text:Let X1, ... , Xn. be a random sample from N(u, o?) distribution. Derive an exact (1 – a) 100% confidence interval for o? (start with specifying a pivot random variable) when a) u is known 5) µ is unknown. n each case ( a) and b) ) use Tables to find the values for quantiles (critical points) needed to construct a 90% CI for o? when n= = 9.
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