SocialTwist Tell-a-Friend


Question: A random sample of 81 students was tested for the problem solving approach skills. The variance of the scores obtained from the sample was found to be 144. Find the 80% confidence interval for the variance and standard deviation. Assume that the variable is normally distributed.


A ) 122 < σ2 < 179 ; 11 < σ < 13
B ) 119 < σ2 < 179 ; 11 < σ < 13
C ) 119 < σ2 < 184 ; 11 < σ < 14
D ) 122 < σ2 < 184 ; 11 < σ < 14

Steps to derive

1 The problem is to find 80% confidence interval for the variance (σ2) and standard deviation (σ) for the score.

2 n = 81 and s2 = 144

3 Degrees of freedom, d.f = n - 1 = 81 - 1 = 80

4 For a 80% confidence interval, α = 1 - 0.80 = 0.20

5 α2 = 0.202 = 0.10 and 1 - α2 = 1 - 0.10 = 0.90

6 With d.f = 80, at α = 0.20 the chi-square critical values are c2(1 - α/2) = 64.278 and c2α/2 = 96.578
 [Use the chi-square distribution table.]

7 The 80% confidence interval for variance is


8 119 < σ2 < 179
 [Substitute and simplify.]

9 Therefore, we can be 80% confident that the true variance for the score is between 119 and 179.

10 The 80% confidence interval for standard deviation is


11 11 < σ < 13
 [Substitute and simplify.]

12 Therefore, we can be 80% confident that the true standard deviation for the score is between 11 and 13.



Hence the right answer is Option B

Click Here To Go Back


Few Other Questions -

  • Identify an odd number...
  • Identify the number that fits the blank to make the number sentence true...
  • Which of the following is likely to be picked from the set shown?..
  • Identify an odd number from the set...
  • Identify the number that fits the blank to make the number sentence true...
  • Identify an even number...
  • Which object can be picked from the set shown?..
  • Which number fits the blank to make the number sentence true?..
  • Identify the number that fits the blank to make the number sentence true...
  • Which fruit is impossible to be picked from the collection shown?..
  • Which one is impossible to be picked from the collection?..
  • Which number fits the blank to make the number sentence true?..
  • Which one is likely to be picked from the set shown?..
  • Identify the number that fits the blank to make the number sentence true...
  • Which number fits the blank to make the number sentence true?..
  • Which number fits the blank to make the number sentence true?..
  • From which plate is it likely to pick a banana?..
  • Identify the number that fits the blank to make the number sentence true...
  • Which fruit is certain to be picked from Plate 2?..
  • Which number fits the blank to make the number sentence true?..
  • Which number fits the blank to make the number sentence true?..
  • Solve..
  • Solve..
  • Identify the number that fits the blank to make the number sentence true...
  • Solve..
  • Which number fits the blank to make the number sentence true?..
  • Solve..
  • Solve..
  • How many ones does the picture show? Choose the correct number...
  • Which number fits the blank to make the number sentence true?..
  • Solve..
  • Solve..
  • Solve..
  • Solve..
  • Identify the number that fits the blank to make the number sentence true...
  • Solve..
  • Choose the model that represents the number 12...
  • Solve..
  • Solve..
  • Identify the number that fits the blank to make the number sentence true...
  • Solve..
  • Solve..
  • Solve..
  • Solve..
  • Solve..
  • Solve..
  • Identify the number that fits the blank to make the number sentence true...
  • Count how many tens and ones. Identify the number...
  • Solve..
  • Solve..
  • Which number fits the blank to make the number sentence true?..
  • Solve..
  • Solve..
  • Identify the model that represents the number 30...
  • Solve..
  • Solve..
  • Which number fits the blank to make the number sentence true?..
  • Solve..
  • Solve..
  • From which plate is it impossible to pick an apple or a banana?..
  • Using the graph, find the sales needed to produce a profit of $450...
  • Solve..
  • Identify the number that fits the blank to make the number sentence true...
  • Solve..
  • Solve..
  • Solve..
  • Solve..
  • From which plate is it certain to pick a piece of watermelon?..
  • Solve..
  • Solve..
  • Solve..
  • Identify the number represented by the model...
  • Solve..
  • Solve..
  • Solve..
  • Solve..
  • Which fruit is impossible to be picked from Plate 1 and Plate 3?..
  • Add:..
  • Solve..
  • Add: ..
  • How many tens are there in the figure?..
  • Solve..
  • Solve..
  • From which bag can you certainly pick a flower?..
  • Solve..
  • Solve..
  • Solve..
  • How many tens?..
  • From which bag can you certainly pick a fish?..
  • Solve..
  • Dolly wants to distribute chocolates to 46 students in one grade and 35 students in anothe..
  • Solve..
  • Solve..
  • Mrs. Rose's class and Mr. John's class are going on a field trip. How many students are go..
  • Which one of these is mostly likely to be picked from the bag shown?..
  • Solve..
  • Dolly has 12 cookies and she bought 19 more cookies. How many cookies does she have now?..
  • Solve..
  • How many tens?..
  • Joe has 15 entry passes for a show and he bought 6 more passes. How many passes does he ha..
  • Get unlimited online Math tutoring, Algebra tutoring, Trigonometry Help and Tutoring in English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geometry and all other subjects at $99.99 per month!