MM.19.c
Use the central limit theorem to construct a normal sampling distribution for the sample mean when conditions are met.
Example Problems
A tutor reviewed composite scores from a random sample of 14 practice tests taken by students preparing for a standardized exam. The sample was roughly symmetric with a mean of 640 points and a standard deviation of 52 points.
Based on this sample, write the expression for a 99% confidence interval for the mean composite score (in points) on these practice tests.
Based on this sample, write the expression for a 99% confidence interval for the mean composite score (in points) on these practice tests.
A nutrition researcher measured the sugar content of energy bars by sampling 9 bars from a large batch. The sample distribution was roughly symmetric with a mean of and a standard deviation of .
Based on this sample, what is the 95% confidence interval for the mean sugar content (in g) per bar?
Round your answers to the nearest hundredth.
Based on this sample, what is the 95% confidence interval for the mean sugar content (in g) per bar?
Round your answers to the nearest hundredth.
A safety engineer measured the noise level from a production machine by taking a random sample of 6 readings during steady operation. The sample data were roughly symmetric with a mean of and a standard deviation of .
Based on this sample, write the expression for a 99% confidence interval for the mean noise level (in dB) for this machine.
Based on this sample, write the expression for a 99% confidence interval for the mean noise level (in dB) for this machine.

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