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Apr 26, 2024

urses/159342/quizzes/1053892/take Question 3 2 pts Various information was gathered on the food items from fast food restaurant menus. The following demonstrates the level of saturated fat (in grams) in each item. The shape of the distribution is best described as

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- unimodal; symmetric bimodal; symmetric unimodal; right skewed unimodal; left skewed Question 4 2 pts

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Solution by Steps

step 1

To describe the shape of the distribution, we need to look at the pattern of the data points in terms of their peaks and symmetry or skewness

step 2

A unimodal distribution has one peak, a bimodal distribution has two peaks, symmetric distribution means the left and right sides of the histogram are approximately mirror images of each other, right skewed means the tail on the right side of the distribution is longer than the left side, and left skewed means the tail on the left side of the distribution is longer than the right side

step 3

Without the actual data or a graph, we cannot determine the shape of the distribution. The question seems to be incomplete as it does not provide the necessary information or a graph to analyze

Answer

Incomplete information; cannot determine the shape of the distribution

Key Concept

Understanding distribution shapes: unimodal vs. bimodal, symmetric vs. skewed

Explanation

The shape of a distribution is determined by the number of peaks and the symmetry or skewness of the data. Without a graph or data, we cannot accurately describe the shape.

Solution by Steps

step 1

The question appears to be incomplete as it does not provide any information or context for answering

Answer

Incomplete question; no answer can be provided

Key Concept

Understanding the context of a statistical question

Explanation

To answer a statistical question, we need sufficient information or data. Without context or details, we cannot provide a solution.

Various information was gathered on the food items from fast food restaurant menus. The following demonstrates the level of saturated fat (in grams) in each item. The shape of the distribution is best described as

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unimodal; symmetric bimodal; symmetric unimodal; right skewed unimodal; left skewed

Solution by Steps

step 1

To determine the shape of the distribution of saturated fat levels in food items from fast food restaurant menus, we need to analyze the data provided. However, the actual data or a graph of the distribution has not been provided in the question

step 2

Without the data or a graph, we cannot accurately describe the shape of the distribution as unimodal or bimodal, nor can we determine if it is symmetric, right skewed, or left skewed

Answer

Incomplete information; cannot determine the shape of the distribution

Key Concept

Determining the shape of a distribution requires data or a graphical representation.

Explanation

Without specific data or a visual representation of the distribution, it is not possible to accurately describe its shape.

Question 4 2 pts Various information was gathered on the food items from fast food restaurant menus. The following demonstrates the level of saturated fat (in grams) in each item. The most accurate value of center is

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- 8.29 5.53 7 7.25

Solution by Steps

step 1

To determine the most accurate value of center for the distribution of saturated fat in grams, we need to consider measures of central tendency such as the mean, median, and mode

step 2

Without the actual dataset, we cannot calculate these values directly. However, the question provides potential values for the center

step 3

The most accurate value of center would typically be the mean or median, depending on the shape of the distribution. Since the shape of the distribution is unknown, we cannot prefer one over the other without additional information

step 4

Given the options 8.29, 5.53, 7, and 7.25, we must rely on the information provided in the question to make an educated guess

step 5

If the distribution is skewed, the median is a better measure of center. If the distribution is symmetric, the mean is a better measure of center. Without knowing the shape, we cannot determine which value is most accurate

Answer

Incomplete information; cannot determine the most accurate value of center without additional data or knowing the shape of the distribution.

Key Concept

Measures of central tendency include mean, median, and mode.

Explanation

Without the actual data or knowledge of the distribution's shape, we cannot determine which provided value best represents the center of the distribution.

Question 6 2 pts Various information was gathered on the food items from fast food restaurant menus. Which of the following represents a categorical variable? (THIS IS A FINAL EXAM. ONLINE HELP DO NOT ANSWER.) Amount of Saturated Fat in Each Item Total Number of Times the Menu Item is Ordered Type of Food Served at Fast Food Restaurant Number of Menu Items

Solution by Steps

step 1

Identify the nature of each variable option provided

step 2

Determine which variable can be categorized into distinct groups or labels without a natural order

step 3

Recognize that "Amount of Saturated Fat in Each Item" and "Total Number of Times the Menu Item is Ordered" are quantitative variables because they represent measurable quantities

step 4

Acknowledge that "Type of Food Served at Fast Food Restaurant" is a qualitative variable because it describes a characteristic or quality of the menu item that can be categorized

Answer

Type of Food Served at Fast Food Restaurant

Key Concept

Categorical Variable Identification

Explanation

A categorical variable is one that can be divided into groups or categories that do not have a natural order or ranking. In this case, "Type of Food Served at Fast Food Restaurant" is the categorical variable because it refers to categories of food such as burgers, salads, drinks, etc., without implying any order.

Question 7 A normal distribution implies.

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(THIS IS A FINAL EXAM. ONLINE HELP DO NOT ANSWER.) the mean equals the median. the shape is symmetric. All answer options are correct. the shape is unimodal.

Solution by Steps

step 1

Understand the properties of a normal distribution. A normal distribution is a continuous probability distribution that is symmetric about the mean

step 2

Recognize that in a normal distribution, the mean equals the median due to the symmetry of the distribution

step 3

Acknowledge that a normal distribution is unimodal, which means it has a single peak

step 4

Conclude that all the given answer options are characteristics of a normal distribution

Answer

Key Concept

Normal Distribution Properties

Explanation

A normal distribution is symmetric about the mean, has a mean equal to the median, and is unimodal.

Question 8

8 \mathrm{pts}

Assume that the time it takes to walk from class to class on a small college campus is normally distributed with a mean of 8 minutes and a standard deviation of 2 minutes. (THIS IS A FINAL. EXAM. ONLINE HELP DO NOT ANSWER.) 2 pts on a FINAL EXAM a) Rounded to 2 decimal places, what is the maximum time it takes to walk to class for the

12 \%

of students with the quickest walks? 2 pts on a FINAL EXAM b) Rounded to

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decimal places, the

z

-score for a random student who takes 11 minutes to walk to class would be

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2 pts on a FINAL EXAM c) Rounded to

\mathbf{2}

decimal places, the

z

-score for 25 random individuals who take an average of 11 minutes to walk to clasf would be

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. 2 pts on a FINAL EXAM d) Which event is less likely to occur? Enter either B or C. Part B: a random student who takes 11 minutes to walk to class Part C: 25 random students who average 11 minutes walking to class

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Assume that the time it takes to walk from class to class on a small college campus is normally distributed with a mean of 8 minutes and a standard deviation of 2 minutes. a) Rounded to 2 decimal places, what is the maximum time it takes to walk to class for the 12 % 12% of students with the quickest walks? b) Rounded to 2 2 decimal places, the z z-score for a random student who takes 11 minutes to walk to class would be □ □ c) Rounded to 2 2 decimal places, the z z-score for 25 random individuals who take an average of 11 minutes to walk to clasf would be □ □. d) Which event is less likely to occur? Enter either B or C. Part B: a random student who takes 11 minutes to walk to class Part C: 25 random students who average 11 minutes walking to class

Solution by Steps

step 1

To find the maximum time it takes for the quickest 12% of students, we need to find the z-score that corresponds to the 12th percentile in the standard normal distribution

step 2

Using a standard normal distribution table or calculator, we find the z-score that corresponds to the 12th percentile

step 3

Convert the z-score to the actual time using the formula:

X = \mu + (Z \cdot \sigma)

, where

\mu

is the mean,

\sigma

is the standard deviation, and

Z

is the z-score

step 4

Calculate the time:

X = 8 + (Z \cdot 2)

Answer

The maximum time for the quickest 12% of students is approximately \( X \) minutes. (The exact value of \( X \) depends on the z-score found in step 2.)

Key Concept

Percentiles and z-scores in a normal distribution

Explanation

To find the time associated with a certain percentile, we use the z-score that corresponds to that percentile and then convert it to the actual time using the mean and standard deviation of the distribution.

Solution by Steps

step 1

To calculate the z-score for a random student who takes 11 minutes to walk to class, use the formula:

Z = \frac{X - \mu}{\sigma}

step 2

Substitute the values into the formula:

Z = \frac{11 - 8}{2}

step 3

Calculate the z-score

Answer

The z-score for a random student who takes 11 minutes to walk to class is \( Z \). (The exact value of \( Z \) will be the result of the calculation in step 2.)

Key Concept

Calculating z-scores

Explanation

The z-score is the number of standard deviations an observation is from the mean, and it is calculated using the formula

Z = \frac{X - \mu}{\sigma}

Solution by Steps

step 1

To calculate the z-score for 25 random individuals who take an average of 11 minutes to walk to class, use the formula:

Z = \frac{\bar{X} - \mu}{\frac{\sigma}{\sqrt{n}}}

, where

\bar{X}

is the sample mean,

\mu

is the population mean,

\sigma

is the population standard deviation, and

n

is the sample size

step 2

Substitute the values into the formula:

Z = \frac{11 - 8}{\frac{2}{\sqrt{25}}}

step 3

Calculate the z-score

Answer

The z-score for 25 random individuals who take an average of 11 minutes to walk to class is \( Z \). (The exact value of \( Z \) will be the result of the calculation in step 2.)

Key Concept

Calculating z-scores for a sample mean

Explanation

The z-score for a sample mean is calculated using the formula

Z = \frac{\bar{X} - \mu}{\frac{\sigma}{\sqrt{n}}}

, which accounts for the sample size.

Solution by Steps

step 1

Compare the z-scores calculated in parts B and C to determine which event is less likely to occur

step 2

The event with the larger absolute z-score is less likely to occur because it is further from the mean in the standard normal distribution

Answer

The event that is less likely to occur is either B or C, depending on which has the larger absolute z-score. (The exact answer will depend on the calculations from the previous parts.)

Key Concept

Comparing likelihoods using z-scores

Explanation

In a normal distribution, events with larger absolute z-scores are less likely to occur because they are further from the mean.