For Exercises 31–36, confidence interval is given. Use the confidence interval to test, using level of significance , whether differs from each of the indicated hypothesized values.
33. A 90% confidence interval for is (−20, −10).
Hypothesized values are
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Value of |
Form of hypothesis test, with |
Where lies in relation to 90% confidence interval (–20, −10) |
Conclusion of hypothesis test | |
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(a) | –21 | Outside | Reject | |
(b) | –5 | Outside | Reject | |
(c) | –12 | Inside | Do not reject |