Deck 9: Testing the Difference Between Two Means, Two Variances, and Two Proportions

Question 1

The campus bookstore asked a random set of freshmen and seniors how much they spent on textbooks for that term.The bookstore believes that the two groups spend the same amount.What is the test value?

A)3.00
B)4.28
C)12.85
D)2.00

Answer 1

12.85

Question 2

A pharmaceutical company is testing the effectiveness of a new drug for lowering cholesterol.As part of this trial, they wish to determine whether there is a difference in effectiveness between women and men.
At = .05, what is the test value?

A)7.85
B)0.33
C)0.39
D)2.58

Answer 2

2.58

Question 3

The critical value for a two-tailed F -test is 2.65, when the sample size from which the variance
for the numerator was obtained = 10, and the sample size from which the variance for the denominator
was obtained = 15.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Calculate the critical value.Use . Refer To: 09-18

A)-1.65
B)-2.33
C)-2.58
D)-1.96

Question 5

If the test value in the figure below, for a test of the difference between two large sample means, is 2.57 when the critical value is 1.96, what decision about the hypothesis should be made?

A)reject the null hypothesis
B)accept the null hypothesis
C)reject the alternative hypothesis
D)not enough information

Question 6

The standard error of difference of two large (independent) sample means is .

Question 7

Samples are independent when they are not related.

Question 8

The value of F cannot be negative, because variances are always positive or zero.

Question 9

In the figure below, if the z -test value is 1.43 for a test of the difference between two large sample
means, then the null hypothesis should not be rejected.

Question 10

When subjects are matched according to one variable, the matching process does not eliminate the
influence of other variables.

Question 11

What is the null hypothesis? Use . Refer To: 09-18

A)
B)
C)
D)

Question 12

The formula for the f - test for comparing two means (independent samples, variances equal)
is:

Question 13

When finding the F -test value, the smaller of the variances is placed in the numerator.

Question 14

For normally distributed populations, if two samples are independent and the variances are known, the z -
test is used.

Question 15

The critical value for a one-tailed right F -test is 2.57, when the degrees of freedom for the
numerator = 15, and the degrees of freedom for the denominator = 20.

Question 16

One of the requirements for the z - test for comparing two proportions is that the samples must be
dependent on each other.

Question 17

When comparing two variances or standard deviations, a f -test is used.

Question 18

What is the test value? Use Refer To: 09-18

A)-6.86
B)-3.70
C)-4.13
D)-5.45

Question 19

If the samples are dependent, the f - test for dependent samples is used.

Question 20

When hypothesizing a difference of 0, if the confidence interval does not contain 0, the null hypothesis is
rejected.

Question 21

An educational researcher is analyzing the test scores for statistics students taught using two different methods - a traditional method and a web-based, self-paced method.Can he
Conclude, at , that the test scores in the web-based, self-paced method are lower?

A)The data do not support the claim because the test value 0.94 is less than 1.64.
B)The data do not support the claim because the test value 0.94 is less than 1.96.
C)The data support the claim because the test value 1.94 is less than 1.96.
D)The data support the claim because the test value 1.94 is greater than 1.65.

Question 22

A researcher hypothesizes that the variation in the amount of money spent on business dinners is greater than the amount of money spent on lunches.The variance of nine business dinners was $6.12, and the
Variance of 12 business lunches was $0.87.What is the test value?

A)3.1
B)9.61
C)49.5
D)7.03

Question 23

A field researcher is gathering data on the trunk diameters of mature pine and spruce trees in a certain area.The following are the results of his random sampling.Can he conclude, at that the average trunk diameter of a pine tree is greater than the average diameter of a spruce tree?

A)The data do not support the claim because the test value 0.48 is less than 1.28.
B)The data do not support the claim because the test value 0.98 is less than 1.28.
C)The data do not support the claim because the test value 0.98 is less than 1.64.
D)The data do not support the claim because the test value 0.48 is less than 1.64.

Question 24

Determine the 95% confidence interval of the true difference in the means.A sociologist wants to determine if the life expectancy of people in Africa is less than the life
Expectancy of people in Asia.The data obtained is shown in the table below.Use 0.05.

A)
B)
C)
D)

Question 25

For the samples summarized below, test the hypothesis at that the two variances are equal.

A)Fail to reject the hypothesis because the test value 3.00 is less than the critical value 3.01.
B)Reject the hypothesis because the test value 3.00 is less than the critical value 3.01.
C)Fail to reject the hypothesis because the test value 9.00 is greater than the critical value 2.88.
D)Reject the hypothesis because the test value 9.00 is greater than the critical value 2.88.

Question 26

Compute the critical value for a right-tailed F -test with d.f.N.= 21, and d.f.D.= 20.

A)2.12
B)2.23
C)2.20
D)2.16

Question 27

A marketing firm asked a random set of married and single men how much they were willing to spend for a vacation.At is a difference in the two amounts?

A)No, because the test value 0.26 is inside the interval (-1.96, 1.96)
B)Yes, because the test value 3.81 is outside the interval (-1.96, 1.96)
C)Yes, because the test value 1.33 is inside the interval (-1.96, 1.96)
D)No, because the test value 1.33 is outside the interval (-1.96, 1.96)

Question 28

In comparing the two variances below, what is the test value and what are the degrees of freedom that should be used?

A)test value = 0.45, degrees of freedom = 19 and 29
B)test value = 0.45, degrees of freedom = 18 and 28
C)test value = 2.20, degrees of freedom = 28 and 18
D)test value = 2.20, degrees of freedom = 29 and 19

Question 29

In testing the equality of the two means below, what is the test statistic? (Use the equal variances formula)

A)3.31
B)1.75
C)0.31
D)2.31

Question 30

Determine the value of s shown in the figure below, if the degrees of freedom were 7 and 9.

A)0.01
B)0.025
C)0.05
D)0.1

Question 31

A researcher hypothesizes that the variation in the car rental rates at a major citiy's airport is less than the car rental rates in that city.The variance of 7 airport car rental rates was $25 and the variance of 4 city car
Rental rates was $60.What is the test value?

A)4.20
B)1.55
C)2.40
D)5.76

Question 32

What is the critical value for a two-tailed F -test with when the sample size from which the variance for the numerator was obtained was 10, and the sample size from which the denominator was
Obtained was 24?

A)2.27
B)2.25
C)2.32
D)2.30

Question 33

Mauricio Tersignico, a local wine merchant, wants to determine if the average price of domestic wine
is less than the average price of imported wine.The data obtained is shown in the table below.
What is the critical value? Use (Use the variances unequal formula.)

A)-1.761
B)-2.045
C)-1.697
D)-1.703

Question 34

If and F = 2.13, what is the value of as shown in the figure below?

A)5.78
B)8.43
C)71.14
D)17.97

Question 35

A college class believes that the average grade averages of psychology students and the average grade averages of biology students are different.The class found that the actual grade averages of a sample of
10 psychology students was 3.2, and the average grade average of a sample of 10 biology students was2.9.What is the null hypothesis for this study?

A)
B)
C)
D)

Question 36

A bond analyst is analyzing the interest rates for equivalent provincial bonds and Canada bonds.At , is there a difference in the interest rates paid?

A)Yes, because the test value -8.45 is outside the interval (-1.96, 1.96)
B)Yes, because the test value -2.86 is outside the interval (-1.96, 1.96)
C)Yes, because the test value 71.43 is outside the interval (-1.96, 1.96)
D)No, because the test value -0.03 is inside the interval (-1.96, 1.96)

Question 37

Mauricio Tersignico, a local wine merchant, wants to determine if the average price of domestic wine
is less than the average price of imported wine.The data obtained is shown in the table below.
What is the test value? Use (Use the variances unequal formula.)

A)-6.97
B)-2.50
C)-4.53
D)-2.54

Question 38

A car salesman claims that the variance of prices on convertibles is higher than the variance on station wagons.The standard deviation of 16 convertibles is $6,800 and the standard deviation of 24 station
Wagons is $3,900.For α = 0.05, what is the test value?

A)3.00
B)3.04
C)2.78
D)2.33

Question 39

In testing the equality of the two means below, what is the test statistic? (Use the unequal variances formula.)

A)-2.36
B)-0.22
C)-0.55
D)-4.38

Question 40

If the variances are not known, and one or both sample sizes are less than 30, the F -test must be
used.

Question 41

A medical researcher is interested in whether patients' left arms or right arms are longer.If 9 patients participate in this study (so that 9 left arms and 9 right arms are measured), how many degrees of freedom
Should the researcher use in her t-test critical value?

A)8
B)9
C)16
D)17

Question 42

A researcher wanted to determine if using an octane booster would increase gasoline mileage.A random
sample of seven cars was selected; the cars were driven for two weeks without the booster and two weeks
with the booster.
Compute the standard deviation of the difference.

A)0.78
B)0.69
C)0.87
D)0.48

Question 43

When testing the difference between two proportions, one sample had 30 out of 100 who were for capital punishment, and the other sample had 60 out of 80 who were for capital punishment.Calculate the
Standard error.

A)0.075
B)0.060
C)0.042
D)0.098

Question 44

A marketing firm asked a random set of married women and married men how much they were willing to spend for jewellery as a present for their spouse.Can the firm conclude, at , that
Each of the two groups has a different willingness to spend? (Use the unequal variances formula.)

A)No, because the test value 0.32 is inside the interval (-2.31, 2.31)
B)Yes, because the test value 2.81 is outside the interval (-2.36, 2.36)
C)Yes, because the test value 16.00 is inside the interval (-2.31, 2.31)
D)No, because the test value 16.00 is outside the interval (-2.36, 2.36)

Question 45

70% of students at a university live on campus.A random sample found that 35 of 50 male students and 42 of 50 of female students lived on campus.At the .05 level of significance, is there sufficient evidence
To conclude that a difference exists between the proportion of male students who live on campus and the
Proportion of female students who live on campus?

A)No, there is not sufficient information to reject the hypothesis that the proportion of male students who
Live on campus and the proportion of female students who live on campus are the same because the test
Value -0.14 is inside the acceptance region (-1.96,1.96).
B)No, there is not sufficient information to reject the hypothesis that the proportion of male students who
Live on campus and the proportion of female students who live on campus are the same because the test
Value -0.90 is inside the acceptance region (-1.96,1.96).
C)No, there is not sufficient information to reject the hypothesis that the proportion of male students who
Live on campus and the proportion of female students who live on campus are the same because the test
Value -1.73 is inside the acceptance region (-1.96,1.96).
D)No, there is not sufficient information to reject the hypothesis that the proportion of male students who
Live on campus and the proportion of female students who live on campus are the same because the test
Value -1.66 is inside the acceptance region (-1.96,1.96).

Question 46

A recent survey reported that in a sample of 300 students who attend community colleges, 105 work at least 20 hours a week.In a sample of 225 students attending universities, only 20 students were found to
Work at least 20 hours per week.What is the test value?

A)6.95
B)7.61
C)2.38
D)4.18

Question 47

One poll found that 40% of male voters will support a candidate while another found that 48% of female voters will be in support.To test whether this candidate has equal levels of support between male and
Female voters, the alternative hypothesis should be

A)
B)
C)
D)

Question 48

A dietician investigated whether apples turned brown at different rates when exposed to air after being washed in hot water or in cold water.She took 12 random apples and cut each in half.She washed one
Half of each apple in hot water and the other half in cold water, and then put both halves out in a tray.Her
Results (in hours until turning a particular shade of brown) are in the table below.At , did she see a
Difference between the two treatments?

A)No, because the test value -0.06 is inside the range (-3.05, 3.05).
B)No, because the test value -0.21 is inside the range (-3.11, 3.11).
C)No, because the test value -0.21 is inside the range (-3.05, 3.05).
D)No, because the test value -0.06 is inside the range (-3.11, 3.11).

Question 49

One poll found that 41% of male voters will support a candidate while another found that 49% of female voters will be in support.To test whether this candidate has equal levels of support between male and
Female voters, the null hypothesis should be

A)
B)
C)
D)

Question 50

In a study comparing the systolic blood pressure of individuals sitting and standing, 10 subjects had their blood pressure measured in the two conditions.The investigator planned to test the hypothesis that the
Mean blood pressure readings are the same sitting and standing (the subjects remained in each position
For 5 minutes).If the investigator tests at the 10% level of significance, the rejection region would be

A)
B)
C)
D)

Question 51

A researcher wanted to determine if using an octane booster would increase gasoline mileage.A random
sample of seven cars was selected; the cars were driven for two weeks without the booster and two weeks
with the booster.
What is the critical value using

A)-1.782
B)-1.761
C)-1.943
D)-1.895

Question 52

A researcher wanted to determine if using an octane booster would increase gasoline mileage.A random
sample of seven cars was selected; the cars were driven for two weeks without the booster and two weeks
with the booster.
Determine the mean of the difference.

A)-0.96
B)-6.3
C)1.43
D)-1.43

Question 53

In comparing the two standard deviations below, what is the test value and what are the degrees of freedom that should be used?

A)test value = 3.50, degrees of freedom = 17 and 25
B)test value = 3.50, degrees of freedom = 16 and 24
C)test value = 12.25, degrees of freedom = 17 and 25
D)test value = 12.25, degrees of freedom = 16 and 24

Question 54

For the samples summarized below, test the hypothesis at that the two variances are equal.

A)Accept the hypothesis because the test value 8.41 is greater than the critical value 3.01.
B)Reject the hypothesis because the test value 2.90 is less than the critical value 2.88.
C)Reject the hypothesis because the test value 8.41 is greater than the critical value 2.88.
D)Accept the hypothesis because the test value 2.90 is less than the critical value 3.01.

Question 55

A conservationist wants to know if the water level (in meters) in Crab Lake is more or less variable than the water level in Gull Lake.If one tested the hypothesis that the levels are equally variable at the critical value would be

A)2.25
B)2.42
C)2.64
D)2.88

Question 56

A running coach wanted to see whether runners ran faster after eating spaghetti the night before a race. Twenty-four random runners were chosen for this study.They ran a 5-kilometre race after having a
Normal dinner the night before, and then a week later, re-ran the same race after having a spaghetti dinner
The night before.Their results (in seconds) are in the table below.At , what is the test value for
This test?

A)-3.41
B)-1.00
C)-0.26
D)-4.90

Question 57

A reporter bought a hamburger at each of a set of random stores of two different restaurant chains.She then had the number of calories in each hamburger measured.Can the reporter conclude, at that the two sets of hamburgers have different amounts of calories? (Use the equal variances formula.)

A)No, because the test value -0.09 is inside the interval (-2.14, 2.14)
B)No, because the test value -0.09 is inside the interval (-2.16, 2.16)
C)No, because the test value -1.17 is inside the interval (-2.16, 2.16)
D)No, because the test value -2.00 is inside the interval (-2.16, 2.16)

Question 58

A researcher wanted to determine if using an octane booster would increase gasoline mileage.A random
sample of seven cars was selected; the cars were driven for two weeks without the booster and two weeks
with the booster.
State the alternative hypothesis.

A)
B)
C)
D)

Question 59

Many elementary school students in a school district currently have ear infections.A random sample of children in two different schools found that 13 of 46 at one school and 15 of 30 at the other had this
Infection.At the .05 level of significance, is there sufficient evidence to conclude that a difference exists
Between the proportion of students who have ear infections at one school and the other?

A)Yes, there is sufficient information to reject the hypothesis that the proportions of students at the two
Schools who have ear infections are the same because the test value -16.96 is outside the acceptance
Region (-1.96,1.96).
B)No, there is not sufficient information to reject the hypothesis that the proportions of students at the two
Schools who have ear infections are the same because the test value -1.92 is inside the acceptance region
(-1)96,1.96).
C)Yes, there is sufficient information to reject the hypothesis that the proportions of students at the two
Schools who have ear infections are the same because the test value -2.52 is outside the acceptance
Region (-1.96,1.96).
D)Yes, there is sufficient information to reject the hypothesis that the proportions of students at the two
Schools who have ear infections are the same because the test value -9.44 is outside the acceptance
Region (-1.96,1.96).

Question 60

A study of cats and dogs found that 25 of 50 cats and 44 of 60 dogs slept more than 10 hours per day.At the .05 level of significance, is there sufficient evidence to conclude that a difference exists between the
Proportion of cats and the proportion of dogs that sleep more than 10 hours per day?

A)Yes, there is sufficient information to reject the hypothesis that the proportion of cats and the proportion
Of dogs that sleep more than 10 hours per day are the same because the test value -2.52 is outside the
Acceptance region (-1.96,1.96).
B)No, there is not sufficient information to reject the hypothesis that the proportion of cats and the
Proportion of dogs that sleep more than 10 hours per day are the same because the test value -1.64 is
Inside the acceptance region (-1.96,1.96).
C)Yes, there is sufficient information to reject the hypothesis that the proportion of cats and the proportion
Of dogs that sleep more than 10 hours per day are the same because the test value -2.90 is outside the
Acceptance region (-1.96,1.96).
D)No, there is not sufficient information to reject the hypothesis that the proportion of cats and the
Proportion of dogs that sleep more than 10 hours per day are the same because the test value -0.77 is
Inside the acceptance region (-1.96,1.96).

Question 61

Joan moves into her new apartment and wants to purchase a new couch.She wants to determine if there is
any difference between the average costs of couches at two different stores.Test the hypothesis that there
is no difference at

Question 62

The critical value for a left-tailed t-test for dependent samples is __________ when the degrees of
freedom = 7 and

Question 63

A study on the oxygen consumption rate (OCR) of sea cucumbers involved a random sample of size 10 at 15oC and second random sample of size 7 kept at 18oC.If one tested the hypothesis that this range of
Temperature had no effect on the OCR (assume equal variability) the critical value would be (assume =.05)

A)1.746
B)1.761
C)2.131
D)2.145

Question 64

Donaldson Corporation wants to hire a temporary secretary.There are two employment agencies in town,
and it is believed that the average hourly wages charged by both agencies are the same.Test this claim at

Question 65

A study on the oxygen consumption rate (OCR) of sea cucumbers involved a random sample of size 10 at 15oC and a second random sample of size 7 kept at 18oC.If one tested the hypothesis that this range
Of temperature had no effect on the OCR, the degrees of freedom for the test statistic would be (assume
Equal variability)

A)9
B)10
C)15
D)16

Question 66

A conservationist wants to know if the average water level(in meters) in Horseshoe
Lake is more than the average water level in Swan Lake.Test his hypothesis at =0.01.

Question 67

Find when = 15, and = 60

A)
B)
C)
D)

Question 68

A pooled estimate of the variance is a weighted average of the variance using the two sample variances
and the __________ of each variance as the weights.
________________________________________

Question 69

Find and , if .

Question 70

The mean value of F is approximately equal to __________.
________________________________________

Question 71

A conservationist wants to know if the water level (in meters) in Crab Lake is more or less variable than
the water level in Gull Lake.If one tested the hypothesis that the levels are equally variable at 0.05,
the hypothesis would be

Question 72

When the subjects are paired or matched in some way, samples are considered to be __________.
________________________________________

Question 73

A local charity thinks that people in River Heights give more money to their charity than people in
Lakeview.They conducted a survey of 24 people in each subdivision and recorded the results.Is their
hypothesis correct? Let