Math Problem Statement
A random sample of 10 independent healthy people showed the body temperatures given below (in degrees Fahrenheit). Test the hypothesis that the population mean is not 98.6 degrees°F, using a significance level of 0.05. 98.5 98.9 99.0 96.2 98.6 98.3 97.4 99.4 98.6 97.7 test statistic.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Hypothesis Testing
One-sample t-test
Statistical Significance
Formulas
One-sample t-test formula: t = (x̄ - μ) / (s / √n)
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Advanced College Level
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