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This document contains a problem set with 5 questions regarding hypothesis testing of variances and standard deviations using chi-square tests. The questions provide sample data and ask the reader to determine if claims can be rejected about standard deviations or variances being less than or equal to certain values given the sample data and significance levels.

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Cit Colleges of Paniqui Foundation Inc.: Burgos St. Paniqui Tarlac

This document contains a problem set with 5 questions regarding hypothesis testing of variances and standard deviations using chi-square tests. The questions provide sample data and ask the reader to determine if claims can be rejected about standard deviations or variances being less than or equal to certain values given the sample data and significance levels.

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CIT COLLEGES OF PANIQUI FOUNDATION INC.

Burgos St. Paniqui Tarlac

Problem Set 3
Chi-square ¿) Test for Variance or Standard Deviation

Assume that the variables are normally or approximately normally distributed. Use the traditional
method of hypothesis testing unless otherwise specified.

1. A nutritionist claims that the standard deviation of the number of calories in 1 tablespoon of
the major brands of pancake syrup is 60. A sample of major brands of syrup is selected, and the
number of calories is shown. At α =¿ 0.10, can the claim be rejected?

53 210 100 200 100 220


210 100 240 200 100 210
100 210 100 210 100 60

2. The number of carbohydrates found in a random sample of fast-food entrees is listed below. Is
there sufficient evidence to conclude that the variance differs from 100? Use the 0.05 level of
significance.

53 46 39 39 30
47 38 73 43 41

3. The manager of a large company claims that the standard deviation of the time (in minutes)
that it takes a telephone call to be transferred to the correct office in her company is 1.2
minutes or less. A sample of 15 calls is selected, and the calls are timed. The standard deviation
of the sample is 1.8 minutes. At α =¿ 0.01, test the claim that the standard deviation is less than
or equal to 1.2 minutes. Use the P-value method.

4. A machine fills 12-ounce bottles with soda. For the machine to function properly, the standard
deviation of the sample must be less than or equal to 0.03 ounce. A sample of 8 bottles is
selected, and the number of ounces of soda in each bottle is given. At α =¿ 0.05, can we reject
the claim that the machine is functioning properly? Use the p-value method.

12.03 12.10 12.02 11.98


12.00 12.05 11.97 11.99

5. Potassium is important to good health in keeping fluids and minerals balanced and blood
pressure low. High-potassium foods are those that contain more than 200 mg per serving. The
amounts of potassium for a random sample are shown. At α =¿ 0.10 is the standard deviation
of the potassium content greater than 100? Use the p-value method.

781 467 508 530


707 535 498 400

Calculus 3

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