Use this information to estimate mean and standard deviation of the posterior distribution of the mean. Note: round your answers to only 2 decimals. The mean value of the posterior is type your answer. MPa and the standard deviation is type your answer. MPa.

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Measurements of the flexible strength of carbon fiber are carried out during the design of a leg prosthesis.
After 15 measurements, the mean is calculated as 1725 MPa with a standard deviation of 375 MPa.
Previous data on the same material shows a mean of 1740 MPa with a standard deviation of 250 MPa.
Use this information to estimate mean and standard deviation of the posterior distribution of the mean.
Note: round your answers to only 2 decimals.
The mean value of the posterior is type your answer.
MPa and the standard deviation is type your answer.
MPa.
Transcribed Image Text:Measurements of the flexible strength of carbon fiber are carried out during the design of a leg prosthesis. After 15 measurements, the mean is calculated as 1725 MPa with a standard deviation of 375 MPa. Previous data on the same material shows a mean of 1740 MPa with a standard deviation of 250 MPa. Use this information to estimate mean and standard deviation of the posterior distribution of the mean. Note: round your answers to only 2 decimals. The mean value of the posterior is type your answer. MPa and the standard deviation is type your answer. MPa.
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