Chapter 6: Q111SE (page 375)
Findfrom Table IV, Appendix D, for each of the following:
a. n = 10, = .05
b. n = 20, = .05
c. n = 50, = .01
Short Answer
a.19.0228, 2.70039
b.32.8523; 8.90655
c.79.49; 27.9907
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Chapter 6: Q111SE (page 375)
Findfrom Table IV, Appendix D, for each of the following:
a. n = 10, = .05
b. n = 20, = .05
c. n = 50, = .01
a.19.0228, 2.70039
b.32.8523; 8.90655
c.79.49; 27.9907
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