Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences 8th Edition Chapter 1 Exercise 1.2 Overview and Descriptive Statistics

Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences 8th Edition Chapter 1 Overview and Descriptive Statistics

Page 24 Problem 1 Answer

Given,To make the Steam-and-Leaf Display:

We select the leading digits, then the digits that come after the leading digits are the leaves.

Then we list the parent values ​​that we have received in a column.

Then we comment on the leaf for all data values ​​associated with the respective parent value.

Then we write down the units of the stem and leaves.

The data given to us in tabular form is:

5.9 7.2
7.3 6.3
8.1 6.8
7 7.6
6.8 6.5
7 6.3
7.9 9
8.2 8.7
7.8 9.7
7.4 7.7
9.7 7.8
7.7 11.6
11.3 11.8
10.7

If we follow our explanation above, we first obtain the leading digits. These leading digits are:5,6,7,8,9,10,11

Listing the leading digits:

 Stem
5
6
7
8
9
10
11

Recording the leaves for each and every observation and obtain the Stem-and-leaf display:

Stem ​ Leaf
5 9
6 33588
7 234677889
8 127
9 77
10 7
11 368
 Stem: ones  Leaf: tenths

Since the representative strength value is the value that is in the middle, in this case, it would be  7.7.

The observations are also spread out and the values around our representative strength value aren’t symmetrically spread around the middle.

Therefore, the Stem-and-Leaf display is obtained as Stem

The representative strength value is 7.7 and the observations are spread out.

Page 24 Problem 2 Answer

To get the representative value of the force, we will first write down all the values ​​on a screen of the root leaf.

The representative force value is the value in the middle of the root leaf lattice. If the data is symmetrical about the value of the representative force, then the data is said to be undistorted.

The stem-and-leaf display of the values is given as:​

 Stem  Leaf
5 9
6 33588
7 234677889
8 127
9 77
10 7
11 368
 Stem: ones  Leaf: tenths

The representative strength value for the data is the value in the middle which is 7.7.

The observations are spread out and not symmetric about the representative strength value rather they are more positively skewed.

Hence,the data is not symmetrical and the values aren’t symmetrically distributed around the representative strength value.

It makes sense that the dataset is skewed positively.

Page 24 Problem 3 Answer

Given, In order to obtain the values that lie outside, we’ll first note down all the observations in a stem-and-leaf display.

If some of the values in the data are abnormally deviating, then they are said to be outliers.

The stem-and-leaf display of the values is given as:

 Stem ​ Leaf
5 9
6 33588
7 234677889
8 127
9 77
10 7
11 368
 Stem: ones  Leaf: tenths

We notice that 5.9 and 11.8 differ the most from the rest of the values but not abnormally.

Therefore we can’t say that they are outliers.

Hence,we notice that 5.9 and 11.8 differ the most from the rest of the values but not abnormally.

Therefore we can’t say that they are outliers there are no outliers in the dataset.

Page 24 Problem 4 Answer

Given,In order to calculate the proportion of strength observations in this sample exceed 10 MP a, we have to calculate the total number of observed values.

After that we will determine the number of observations that are greater than 10 MP a.

We consider taking the ratio of the both in which the number of observations which are greater than 10 MP a is the numerator and total number of observations is the denominator.

The total number of observations: n=27

Number of observations that are greater than10

MP a:10.7,11.3,11.6,11.8 x=4

​The proportion of strength observations in this sample exceed 10 MP a:X/n=4/27

⇒0.1481

Converting the proportion into percentages we get: 14.81%≈15%

Therefore, the proportion of strength observations in this sample which exceed 10 MPa: 15%

Page 24 Problem 5 Answer

Given, To make the Steam-and-Leaf Display:

Stem (tenths)
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7

We choose the leading digits, following that, the digits coming after the leading digits are the leaves.

Then list the values of the stem were obtained in a column.

Note down the leaf for all data values pertaining with the particular stem value.

We then note down the units of the stem and leaves.

The leading digits (tenths) for the dataset are:0.3,0.4,0.5,0.6,0.7

Listing the leading digits:​

Stem Leaf
0.3 156678
0.4 1122222345667880
0.5 14458
0.6 26678
0.7 5
 Steam: tenths  Leaf: hundreths

Recording the leaves for each and every observation and obtain the Stem-and-leaf display:

Stem ​ Leaf
0.3 156678
0.4 1.12222E+15
0.5 14458
0.6 26678
0.7 5
 Steam: tenths  Leaf: hundreths

We see that the dataset is positively skewed with a representative value of 0.445

Therefore,the dataset following batch of exam scores is positively skewed, uni-modal with a representative value of 0.445.

Page 25 Problem 6 Answer

Given, In a study of author productivity a large number of authors were classified according to the number of articles they had published during a certain period.

The results were presented in the given frequency distribution.

We need to construct a histogram corresponding to this frequency distribution.

Also write the most interesting feature of the shape of the distribution.

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Now,Based on the given frequency distribution the histogram is plotted as by taking number of papers on horizontal line.

Height of the rectangle bar represents the frequency.

From observing the above plot,the histogram is completely skewed to the right.

Hence,the histogram is highly positive skewed.

Therefore,by using the frequency distribution the histogram plotted can be as follows:

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Page 25 Problem 7 Answer

Given,In a study of author productivity a large number of authors were classified according to the number of articles they had published during a certain period.

The results were presented in the given frequency distribution.

We need to find the proportion of these authors published at least five papers.

Also find the proportion for at least ten papers and proportion for more than ten papers.

Now, To find the proportion of these authors published at least five papers:

P(X≥5)=1−P(X<5)

=1−{P(X=1)+P(X=2)+P(X=3)+P(X=4)}

=1−{784/1309+204/1309+127/1309+50/1309}

=1−1165/1309            ​

=144/1309

=0.11​

Similarly, for the proportion for at least ten papers:

P(X≥10)=39/1309

≈0.03

Then,the proportion for more than ten papers:

P(X>10)=32/1309

≈0.024

​Therefore,the proportion of these authors published at least five papers is obtained as 11%.

Similarly,for the proportion of these authors published for at least ten papers is obtained as 3%.

The proportion of these authors published for more than ten papers is obtained as 2.4%.

Page 25 Problem 8 Answer

Given, In a study of author productivity a large number of authors were classified according to the number of articles they had published during a certain period.

The results were presented in the given frequency distribution.

Suppose the five 15s, three 16s, and three 17s had been lumped into a single category displayed as≥15.

We need to verify that whether we can draw a histogram with the given data with explanation.

Now, Suppose the five 15s, three 16s, and three 17s had been lumped into a single category displayed as ≥15.

As we can observe that the class is≥15 has no upper bound.

Hence, we are unable to draw a histogram because of the class≥15 with no upper bound specified.

So,from the given data of class which is greater than 15 with no upper bound specified then we are unable to draw a histogram

Page 25 Problem 9 Answer

Given,In a study of author productivity a large number of authors were classified according to the number of articles they had published during a certain period.

The results were presented in the given frequency distribution.

Suppose that instead of the values15,16 and 17 being listed separately, they had been combined into a 15−17 category with frequency 11.

We need to explain whether we able to draw a histogram or not with proper explanation

Now,Combined class of15−17 category with frequency 11.

Width of the class is 2.

So,the area of 11 of the bar equals to product of height and width.

Hence,we can draw histogram with the given data.

Therefore,instead of the values 15,16 and 17 being listed separately, they had been combined into a 15−17 category with frequency 11 then we can draw

histogram with width of class 2 and are a11 of the bar equals to product of height and width.

Page 25 Problem 10 Answer

Given,Total number of sampled wafers are100.

Frequency distribution of these 100 sampled wafers i.e.,

We need to find the proportion of the sampled wafers that had at least one particle.

Then find the proportion of the sampled wafers that had at least five particles.

Let us determine the proportion of the sampled wafers that had at least one particle.

In the given frequency distribution,Total number of sampled wafers are100.

Now, there is only first sampled wafer i.e., “0”, which does not have any particle.

Thus, the number of sampled wafers that had at least one particle are(100−1).

ORthe number of sampled wafers that had at least one particle are: 2+3+12+11+15+18+10+12+4+5+3+1+2+1=99

Therefore, proportion of the sampled wafers that had at least one particle is given by:

p= number of sampled wafers that had at least one particle

Total number of sampled wafers

This implies, p=99%

Let us determine the proportion of the sampled wafers that had at least five particles.

In the given frequency distribution,Total number of sampled wafers are 100.

Number of sampled wafers that had less than 5 particles are:100−(11+12+3+2+1)=71

OR the number of sampled wafers that had at least five particles are: 15+18+10+12+4+5+3+1+2+1=71

Therefore, proportion of the sampled wafers that had at least five particles is given by:

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p= number of sampled wafers that had at least five particles

Total number of sampled wafers

p=71/100

p=0.71

This implies, p=71%

Therefore,the proportion of the sampled wafers that had at least one particle is 0.99=99 %.

Proportion of the sampled wafers that had at least five particles is 0.71=71%

Page 25 Problem 11 Answer

Given, Total number of sampled wafers are 100.

Frequency distribution of these 100 sampled wafers i.e.,

we need to find the proportion of the sampled wafers having particles between five and ten, inclusive.

Then we have to find proportion of the sampled wafers having particles strictly between five and ten.

We need to find out the proportion of the sampled wafers having particles between five and ten, inclusive

That is, we need to find out the proportion of the sampled wafers having particles between five and ten, including 5 and 10.

It is given that total number of sampled wafers are 100.

Number of sampled wafers having particles between five and ten, including 5 and 10.

15+18+10+12+4+5=64 Using proportion formula, The proportion of the sampled wafers having particles between five and ten, inclusive is: p= number of sampled wafers having particles between 5 and 10 , inclusive total number of sampled wafers

p=64/100

p=0.64

This implies, p=64%

We need to find out the proportion of the sampled wafers having particles strictly between five and ten.

That is, we need to find out the proportion of the sampled wafers having particles between five and ten, not including 5 and 10.

It is given that total number of sampled wafers is 100.

Number of sampled wafers having particles strictly between five and ten are: 18+10+12+4=44

Using proportion formula,

The proportion of the sampled wafers having particles strictly between five and ten is:

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p= number of sampled wafers having particles strictly between 5 and 10

total number of sampled wafers

p=44/100

p=0.44

This implies, 44% .

Hence,from the above the proportion of the sampled wafers having particles between five and ten, inclusive is 0.64=64%.and the proportion of the sampled wafers having particles strictly between five and ten is 0.44=44%.

Page 25 Problem 12 Answer

Given:,frequency distribution of 100 sampled wafers.

We need to draw a histogram taking relative frequency on the vertical axis and number of particles on horizontal axis.

Since, it is given that total sample size is 100.

Therefore, relative frequency is obtained by dividing each frequency with100.

We need to draw a histogram of this frequency distribution such that the height of the bars are equal to the relative frequency and width of all bars is equal.

Now, the required histogram with relative frequencies on y−axis is:

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In this histogram, we observed that It is not perfectly symmetric, that means it is almost symmetrical.

It has only one hump, that means it is unimodal.

There are more data points on the left side, that means it is slightly positively skewed.

Therefore, we constructed a histogram using relative frequency on the vertical axis and described the shape of the histogram.

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It is not perfectly symmetric, that means it is almost symmetrical.

It has only one hump, that means it is uni-modal.

There are more data points on the left side, that means it is slightly positively skewed.

Page 26 Problem 13 Answer

Given, An important characteristic of such an individual cell is its inter-division time representative IDT data:

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To construct a histogram of the original data using class intervals 10−<20,20−<30,…

To construct a histogram for the transformed data using the interval1.1−<1.2,1.2−<1.3,…

To describe the effect of the transformation.

In a histogram, width of the bars should be equal and height should be equal to the frequency.

To draw the histogram for the original data, we consider the following table:

Therefore, the required histogram is:

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To draw the histogram for the transformed data, we consider the following table:

Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences, 8th Edition, Chapter 1 Overview and Descriptive Statistics 13 2

Therefore, the required histogram is:

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The frequency distribution histogram of the original data is positively skewed as there are more data points on the left side and the highest bar is on the left side.

The frequency distribution histogram of the transformed data is slightly symmetric as there are more data points in the center and the highest bar is in the center.

Thus, we can conclude that the transformation made the distribution of the given data set more symmetric.

So,we have constructed the histogram for original and transformed data.

The transformation made the distribution of the given data set more symmetric.

Page 27 Problem 14 Answer

The given data:

11 59 81 105 161

14 61 84 105 168

20 65 85 112 184

23 67 89 118 206

31 68 91 123 248

36 71 93 136 263

39 74 96 139 289

44 76 99 141 322

47 78 101 148 388

50 79 104 158 513​

We need to tell why can a frequency distribution not be based on the class intervals 0−50,50−100,100−150 and so on.

If suppose, we classify the distribution based on class intervals0−50,50−100 and so on, then just by looking, we would not tell that in which interval the end term in located like for example we can not tell that in which interval 50 is located, either 0−50 or 50−100.

Hence,we cannot classify the given data into class intervals due to overlapping issue.

Page 27 Problem 15 Answer

Given data,

11  59  81  105  161

14  61  84  105  168

20  65  85  112  184

23  67  89  118  206

31  68  91  123  248

36  71  93  136  263

39  74  96  139  289

44  76  99  141  322

47  78  101  148  388

50  79  104  158  513

We need to construct the frequency distribution and histogram.

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We will construct the frequency distribution table as follows:

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We have found the relative frequency by the frequency of particular interval divided by the total frequency.

The histogram is positively skewed.

It has representative value around 150. It is unimodal.

Hence,the required histogram of the data using class boundaries 0,50,100,…,is

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Page 27 Problem 16 Answer

Given data is

11 59 81 105 161

14 61 84 105 168

20 65 85 112 184

23 67 89 118 206

31 68 91 123 248

36 71 93 136 263

39 74 96 139 289

44 76 99 141 322

47 78 101 148 388

50 79 104 158 513

​We need to construct a frequency distribution and histogram of the natural logarithms of the lifetime observations.

We will firstly determine the natural logarithm of each data point.

2.40 4.08 4.39 4.65 5.08

2.64 4.11 4.43 4.65 5.12

3.00 4.17 4.44 4.72 5.21

3.14 4.20 4.49 4.77 5.33

3.43 4.22 4.51 4.81 5.51

3.58 4.26 4.53 4.91 5.57

3.66 4.30 4.56 4.93 5.67

3.78 4.33 4.60 4.95 5.77

3.85  4.36 4.62 5.005.96

3.91 4.37 4.64 5.06 6.24​

Now we will construct the frequency distribution:

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The approximate interval length = max value − min. value

√n=6.24−2.40/√50≈0.55

Since, it is not strict, we take0.5 and start from 6.25and using these we can calculate the number of intervals and their lengths.

The histogram of the given data will be

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This histogram is more symmetrical than the histogram formed by the original values.

The representative value is nearly 4.5.It is unimodal.

The histogram for the log of the terms of the data is given by

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This histogram is more symmetrical than the histogram formed by the original values.

The representative value is nearly 4.5.It is unimodal.

Page 27 Problem 17 Answer

According to the question, we need to find the proportion of the lifetime observations in this sample are less than 100 and proportion of the observations are at least 200 from the data:​11

59 81 105 161

14 61 84 105

168 20 65 85

112 184 23 67

89 118 206 31

68 91 123 248

36  71 93 136

263 39 74 96

139 289 44 158

76 99 141 322

47 78 101 148

388 50 79 104

​For the portion of the data less than 100 , we will sum up all the relative frequencies of the desired intervals.

We get 0.18+0.38=0.56 which is nearly56% .

Similarly, for the portion of the data which is at least 200,we will sum up all the relative frequencies of the desired intervals.

We get0.04+0.04+0.02+0.02+0.02=0.14 which is nearly 14%.

Hence,the portion of data which is less than 100 is 56%.

The portion of data which is at least200 is 14%.

Page 27 Problem 18 Answer

Given, Human measurements provide a rich area of application for statistical methods.

Based on the article “A Longitudinal Study of the  Development of Elementary School Children’s Private Speech” reported on a study of children talking to themselves.

It was thought that private speech would be related to IQ, because IQ is supposed to measure mental maturity, and it was known that private speech decreases as students progress through the primary grades.

The study included 33

students whose first-grade IQ scores are given here:

We need to explain the data and comment on any interesting features .

Now, By plotting the given data by using Box plot then:

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From the above we can observe that the data is quite large and there is positive skew.

The smallest value is 82 is separated from the remaining big sample data and can be considered outlier.

So,by plotting the given data using box plot the data is quite large and there is positive skew.

The smallest value is 82 is separated from the bulk of data so it can be considered outlier.

Page 27 Problem 19 Answer

Given, Consider the following data on types of health complaint made by tree planters.

The data is consistent with percentages given in the article “Physiological Effects of Work Stress and Pesticide Exposure in Tree Planting by British Columbia Silviculture Workers,” Ergonomics.

Obtain frequencies and relative frequencies for the various  categories,

We need to draw a histogram.

Now, By tabulating the frequency and relative frequency of occurrence of health complaints from the given data:

Complaint ​ Frequency ​ Relative Frequency
B 7 0.1167
 C 3 0.05
 F 9 0.15
 J 10 0.1667
 M 4 0.0667
 N 6 0.1
 O 21 0.35

To obtain relative frequency divide by total number of observations 60.

​By constructing histogram using the data:

 Complaint ​ Frequency ​ Relative Frequency
 B 7 0.1167
 C 3 0.05
 F 9 0.15
 J 10 0.1667
 M 4 0.0667
 N 6 0.1
 O 21 0.35

So, by obtaining frequencies and relative frequencies for the various  categories as follows:

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By constructing histogram using the data as follows:

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Page 24 Problem 20 Answer

Given,

Failed component =126.

Incorrect component 210.

Insufficient solder =67.

Excess solder =54.

Missing component =131

From the above data, we need to construct a Pareto chart.

With the help of the given data, we will construct the Pareto diagram keeping following things in mind:

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We will take equal width and the height will be equal to the frequency of the respective observation.We will rank the bars from highest to lowest.

Hence, we get Hence, the required Pareto diagram is represented on bar diagram as:

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Page 27 Problem 21 Answer

Given, According to the question, we need to compute the cumulative frequency and relative cumulative frequency of the following data:​

5434 ​4948 ​4521 4570 4990 5702 5241
5112 5015 4659 4806 4637 5670 4381
4820 5043 4886 4599 5288 5299 4848
5378 5260 5055 5828 5218 4859 4780
5027 5008 4609 4772 5133 5095 4618
4848 5089 5518 5333 5164 5342 5069
4755 4925 5001 4803 4951 5679 5256
5207 5621 4918 5138 4786 4500 5461
5049 4974 4592 4173 5296 4965 5170
4740 5173 4568 5653 5078 4900 4968
5248 5245 4723 5275 5419 5205 4452
5227 5555 5388 5498 4681 5076 4774
4931 4493 5309 5582 4308 4823 4417
5364 5640 5069 5188 5764 5273 5042
5189 4986

Cumulative frequency of any observation can be calculated by adding up all the frequencies of previous observations.

Relative cumulative frequency of any observation=  Cumulative frequency of that observation /100

We know that frequency is defined as the number of times a value occurs in the given data.

The frequency, cumulative frequency, relative cumulative frequency of the given data are given below:

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Hence,we have calculated the cumulative frequency and relative cumulative frequency of every value in the data with the help of definitions as follows:

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Holt Algebra 1 Homework and Practice Workbook 1st Edition Chapter 1 Exercise 1.3

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Page 3 Problem 1 Answer

Given: Algebraic expression is −24÷−8

To Find: the value of expression.

For finding the value of expression we use the division.

The given expression is −24÷−8

Now,−24÷−8=−24/−8=24/8=3​

Thus, the value of −24÷−8  is 3

Page 3 Problem 2 Answer

Give: Algebraic expression is 24(−5)

To Find: the value of expression.

For finding the value of expression we use the multiplication.

The given expression is 24(−5)

Now, 24(−5)

=−24×5

=−120

​Thus, the value of 24(−5) is −120

Page 3 Problem 3 Answer

Given: Algebraic expression is −6(20)

To Find: the value of expression.

For finding the value of expression we use the multiplication.

The given expression is −6(20)

Now,−6(20)

=−6×20

=−120

​Thus, the value of−6(20) is −120

Page 3 Problem 4 Answer

Given: Algebraic expression is −7p for p=−15

To Find: the value of expression.

For finding the value of expression we put the value of p in given expression.

The given expression is −7p

Now put p=−15 then we get,−7p

=−7(−15)

=105

​Thus, the value of−7p for p=−15 is 105

Page 3 Problem 5 Answer

Given: Algebraic expression is t÷(−1.5) for t=6

To Find: the value of expression.

For finding the value of expression we put the value of t in given expression.

The given expression is t÷(−1.5)

Now put t=6 then we get,t÷(−1.5)

=6/−1.5

=−6/1.5

=−60

15 (multiply the numerator and denominator by 10)=−4

​Thus, the value of t÷(−1.5) for t=6 is −4

Page 3 Problem 6 Answer

Given: Algebraic expression is −8/9÷2/3

To Find: the value of expression.

For finding the value of expression we use the division.

The given expression is −8/9÷2/3

Now, −8/9÷2/3

=−8/9×3/2 (∵a/b÷c/d=a/b×d/c)

​therefore,=−8/9×3/2=−4/3

Thus, the value of −8/9÷2/3 is −4/3

Page 3 Problem 7 Answer

Given: Algebraic expression is −12÷(−6/25)

To Find: the value of expression.

For finding the value of expression we use the division.

The given expression is −12÷(−6/25)

Now, −12÷(−6/25)=−12×(−25/6)(∵a/b÷c/d=a/b×d/c)

​therefore,=−12×(−25/6)

=2×25

=50

​Thus, the value of −12÷(−6/25) is 50

Page 3 Problem 8 Answer

Given: Algebraic expression is 21/4÷(−51/3)

To Find: the value of expression.

For finding the value of expression we use the division.

=2 ÷ 5

=1/4 (−1/3)

= 8 + 1/4÷  (−15 + 1/3 )

= 9/4÷  (−16/3 )

=  9/4× (−3/16)

therefore, =  9/4 ×(−3/16)

Thus, the value of 21/4÷(−51/3) is −27/64.

Page 3 Problem 9 Answer

Given: Expression is 0⋅4.75

To Find: The value of expression (using multiplication).

For identifying the value, we would multiply the two values given in the expression.

It is given 0⋅4.75

Here,  we need to multiply 0 and 4.75, as ⋅ this signifies multiplication.

Hence, the operation is: 0⋅4.75=0.

Therefore, the value of 0⋅4.75 is 0.

Page 3 Problem 10 Answer

Given: Expression is 0÷10

To Find: Multiply or divide.

For identifying multiply or divide we see the mathematical operator.

It is given 0÷10

Here, we can see that between 0 and 10 the mathematical operator is division.

Hence, It is divide and its value is 0÷10=0/10=0

​Thus, 0÷10 will divide.

OR The mathematical operator between 0 and 10 is divide.

Page 3 Problem 11 Answer

Given: Expression is −1/3÷0

To Find: The value of expression (using division).

For identifying the value, we would divide the two values given in the expression.

It is given−1/3÷0

Here, we we need to divide −1/3 and 0, as ÷ this signifies division.

Hence, The value −1/3÷0 is undefined, since the division by 0 is not defined.

Therefore, the value of −1/3÷0 is undefined.

Page 3 Problem 12 Answer

Given: When Brianna’s first CD sold a million copies, her record label gave her a $5000 bonus.

She split the money evenly between herself, her agent, her producer, and her stylist.

To Find: Multiply or divide. How much money did each person receive?

For identifying multiply or divide we see the mathematical operator.

It is given that when Brianna’s first CD sold a million copies, her record label gave her a $5000 bonus.

She split the money evenly between herself, her agent, her producer, and her stylist.

Therefore, For distributing the money between herself, her agent, her producer, and her stylist the divide symbol will come.

There are total of 4 person.

So, Money each person receive is =5000/4=$1250

​Thus, divide symbol will come and Money each person receive is $1250

Page 3 Problem 13 Answer

Given: Expression is (0.3)(−1.8)

To Find: The value of expression (using multiplication).

For identifying the value, we would multiply the two values given in the expression.

It is given, (0.3)(−1.8).

Here, we need to multiply 0.3 and −1.8.

Hence, the operation is: (0.3)(−1.8)=−0.54.

Therefore, the value of (0.3)(−1.8) is −0.54.

Page 3 Problem 14 Answer

Given: Expression is 2/5(−5/2)

To Find: Multiply or divide.

For identifying multiply or divide we see the mathematical operator.

It is given 2/5(−5/2)

Here, we can see that between 2/5 and (−5/2) the mathematical operator is multiplication.

Hence, It is multiply and its value is ​=2/5(−5/2)=−2×5/5×2=−1​

Thus, the mathematical operator between 2/5 and (−5/2) is multiply.

Page 3 Problem 15 Answer

Given: Expression is −15÷(−6)

To Find: Multiply or divide.

For identifying multiply or divide we see the mathematical operator.

It is given −15÷(−6)

Here,we can see that between −15 and −6 the mathematical operator is division.

Hence, It is division and its value is −15÷(−6)

−15÷(−6) =−15/−6

−15÷(−6) =15/6

−15÷(−6) = 5/2Thus, the mathematical operator between −15 and (−6) is divide.

Page 3 Problem 16 Answer

Given: Algebraic expression is x⋅y

To Find: Evaluate expression for x=16,y=−4, and z=−2

For finding the value of expression we put the value of x=16,y=−4 in given expression.

The given expression is x⋅y

Now put x=16,y=−4 then we get,

⇒x⋅y

=x⋅y

=16⋅(−4)

=16×(−4)

=−64

​Thus, the value of x⋅y for x=16,y=−4 is −64

Page 3 Problem 17 Answer

Given: Algebraic expression is xz

To Find: Evaluate expression for x=16,y=−4, and z=−2.

For finding the value of expression we put the value of x=16, and z=−2.  in given expression.

The given expression is xz

Now put x=16, and z=−2 then we get,

⇒xz

=16×(−2)

=−32

​Thus, the value of xz for x=16, and z=−2 is −32

Page 3 Problem 18 Answer

Given: Algebraic expression is z÷y

To Find: Evaluate expression for x=16,y=−4, and z=−2

For finding the value of expression we put the value of y=−4, and z=−2 in given expression.

The given expression is z÷y

Now put y=−4, and z=−2

then we get,

⇒z÷y

z÷y =−2÷−4

z÷y =−2/−4

z÷y =2/4

z÷y =1/2

Thus, the value of z÷y for y=−4, and z=−2 is 1/2

Page 3 Problem 19 Answer

Given: Algebraic expression is (y)(z)

To Find: Evaluate expression for x=16,y=−4, and z=−2

For finding the value of expression we put the value of y=−4, and z=−2 in given expression.

The given expression is (y)(z)

Now put y=−4, and z=−2

then we get,

⇒(y)(z)

(y)(z) =(−4)(−2)

(y)(z) =8​

Thus, the value of(y)(z) for y=−4, and z=−2 is 8

Page 3 Problem 20 Answer

Given: Algebraic expression is x÷z

To Find: Evaluate expression for x=16,y=−4, and z=−2

For finding the value of expression we put the value of x=16 and z=−2 in given expression.

The given expression is x÷z

Now put x=16 and z=−2 then we get,

⇒x÷z

x÷z =x/z

x÷z =16/−2

x÷z =−8​

Thus, the value of x÷z for x=16 and z=−2 is −8

Page 3 Problem 21 Answer

Given: Algebraic expression is x÷y

To Find: Evaluate expression for x=16,y=−4, and z=−2

For finding the value of expression we put the value of x=16,y=−4 in given expression.

The given expression is x÷y

Now put x=16,y=−4 then we get,

​⇒x÷y

x÷y =x/y

x÷y =16/−4

x÷y =−4

​Thus, the value of x÷y for x=16,y=−4 is −4

Page 3 Problem 22 Answer

Given: Algebraic expression is z÷x

To Find: Evaluate expression for x=16,y=−4, and z=−2

For finding the value of expression we put the value of x=16 and z=−2 in given expression.

The given expression is z÷x

Now put x=16, and z=−2  then we get,

⇒z÷x

z÷x =z/x

z÷x =−2/16

z÷x =−1/8​

Thus, the value of z÷x for x=16, and z=−2 is−1/8

Holt Algebra 1 Homework and Practice Workbook 1st Edition Chapter 1 Exercise 1.2

Holt Algebra 1 Homework and Practice Workbook 1st Edition Chapter 1

Page 2 Problem 1 Answer

Given: Expression is −6+(−8).

To add or subtract the given expression using a number line.

Start at 0. Move left to -6.To add -8, move left 8 units.

The given expression can be added using a number line as below. Holt Algebra 1 Homework and Practice Workbook, 1st Edition, Chapter 1 1

Mathematically,−6+(−8)=−14

The value of the given expression is −6+(−8)=−14.

Holt Algebra 1 Homework and Practice Workbook, 1st Edition, Chapter 1 1 1

Page 2 Problem 2 Answer

Given: Expression is 10+(−4).

To add or subtract the given expression using a number line.

Start at 0. Move right to 10.To add -4, move left 4 units.

The given expression can be added using a number line as below. Holt Algebra 1 Homework and Practice Workbook, 1st Edition, Chapter 1 2

Mathematically,10+(−4)=6

The value of the given expression is 10+(−4)=6.

Holt Algebra 1 Homework and Practice Workbook, 1st Edition, Chapter 1 2 1

Page 2 Problem 3 Answer

Given: Expression is−2−(−6).

To add or subtract the given expression using a number line.

Start at 0. Move left to -2. To subtract -6, move right 6 units.

The given expression can be added using a number line as below. Holt Algebra 1 Homework and Practice Workbook, 1st Edition, Chapter 1 3

Mathematically,−2−(−6)=4

The value of the given expression is−2−(−6)=4.

Holt Algebra 1 Homework and Practice Workbook, 1st Edition, Chapter 1 3 1

Page 2 Problem 4 Answer

Given: Expression is−7+7.

To add or subtract the given expression using a number line.

Start at 0. Move left to -7.To add 7, move right 7 units.

The given expression can be added using a number line as below. Holt Algebra 1 Homework and Practice Workbook, 1st Edition, Chapter 1 4

Mathematically,−7+7=0

The value of the given expression is−7+7=0.

Holt Algebra 1 Homework and Practice Workbook, 1st Edition, Chapter 1 4 1

Page 2 Problem 5 Answer

Given: Expression is 24.6+(−45.5).

To add the given expression.

When the signs of the numbers are the different, find the difference of their absolute values.

Use the sign of the number with the greater absolute value.

Absolute difference of 45.5 and 24.6 is − 45.5−24.6=20.9

Using the sign of a number with greater value we get -24.6+(−45.5)=−20.9

The addition of 24.6+(−45.5)=−20.9 .

Page 2 Problem 6 Answer

Given: Expression is −3/8+5.

To add the given expression.

When the signs of the numbers are the different, find the difference of their absolute values.

Use the sign of the number with the greater absolute value.

Absolute difference of 3/8 and 5 is -3/8−5=−37/8

Using the sign of a number with greater value we get-

−3/8+5=37/8

The addition of−3/8+5=37/8.

Page 2 Problem 7 Answer

Given: Expression is a+(−14) and a=16.

To add the given expression for the given value of a.

First substitute 16 for a.

When the signs of the numbers are the different, find the difference of their absolute values.

Use the sign of the number with the greater absolute value.

On substituting the value of a in the given expression we get -16+(−14)

Absolute difference of 16 and 14 is − 16−14=2

Using the sign of a number with greater value we get -16+(−14)=2

The addition of a+(−14) for a=16 is 2.

Page 2 Problem 8 Answer

Given: Expression is −3.3+x and x=−9.1.

To add the given expression for the given value of x.

First substitute -9.1 for x.When the signs of the numbers are the same, find the sum of their absolute values.

Both numbers are negative, so the sum is negative.

On substituting the value of x in the given expression we get -−3.3+(−9.1)

Absolute sum of 3.3 and 9.1 is -3.3+9.1=12.4

Both numbers are negative, so the sum is negative.

Therefore, −3.3+(−9.1)=−12.4

The addition of −3.3+x and x=−9.1 is −12.4

Page 2 Problem 9 Answer

Given: Expression is 12−(−16).

To subtract the given expression.

First write the expression in the form of addition.

When the signs of the numbers are the same, find the sum of their absolute values.

Both numbers are positive, so the sum is positive.

On writing the given expression as addition we get -12+16

Absolute sum of 12 and 16 is -12+16=28

Both numbers are positive, so the sum is positive.

Therefore,12−(−16)=28

The subtraction of 12−(−16)=28.

Page 2 Problem 10 Answer

Given: Expression is 8.3−10.7.

To subtract the given expression.

First write the expression in the form of addition.

When the signs of the numbers are the different, find the difference of their absolute values.

Use the sign of the number with the greater absolute value.

On writing the given expression in the form of addition we get -8.3+(−10.7)

Absolute difference of 8.3 and 10.7 is -10.7−8.3=2.4

Using the sign of a number with greater value we get-8.3−10.7=−2.4

The subtraction of 8.3−10.7=−2.4.

Page 2 Problem 11 Answer

Given: Expression is −2/3−51/3.

To subtract the given expression.

First convert the given expression into proper fraction and then write it in the form of addition.

When the signs of the numbers are the same, find the sum of their absolute values.

Both numbers are negative, so the sum is negative.

On writing the given expression as proper fraction and in the form of addition we get -−2/3+(−16/3)

Absolute sum of 2/3 and 16/3 is -2/3+16/3=6

Both numbers are negative, so the sum is negative.

Therefore,−2/3−51/3=−6

The subtraction of −2/3−51/3=−6.

Page 2 Problem 12 Answer

Given: Expression is z−3.5 and z=1.

To subtract the given expression.

First substitute the value of z in the given expression then write it in the form of addition.

When the signs of the numbers are the different, find the difference of their absolute values.

Use the sign of the number with the greater absolute value.

On substituting the value of z and writing it in the form of addition we get -1+(−3.5)

Absolute difference of 1 and 3.5 is -3.5−1=2.5

Using the sign of a number with greater value we get-z−3.5 for z=1 is −2.5

The subtraction of z−35 for z=1 is −2.5.

Page 2 Problem 13 Answer

Given: The record high temperature for Asheville, North Carolina was 99∘F and the record low was −17∘F.

To find The difference between these two temperatures.

Subtract the two temperatures.

Then, write it in the form of addition.

When the signs of the numbers are the same, find the sum of their absolute values.

Both numbers are positive, so the sum is positive.

On subtracting the two temperature and writing it in the form of addition we get -99−(−17)=99+17

Absolute sum of 99 and 17 is -99+17=116

Both numbers are positive, so the sum is positive.

Therefore, 99−(−17)=116

The difference between the two temperatures is 116∘F.

Page 2 Problem 14 Answer

Given: The balance in Mr. Sanchez′s bank account was $293.74 and he accidentally wrote a check for $300.

To find His balance now.

Subtract the check  Mr. Sanchez  accidentaly wrote from his balance bank account.

When the amount that is subtracted is greater than the amount from which it is subtracted, then you can subtract the smaller amount from the larger amount and put the negative sign in the result.

Mr. Sanchez’s bank account balance is $293.74.

He wrote a check of $300.

The new balance will be the difference of the starting balance minus the amount of the chek:

So, his new balance is: 293.74−300=−6.96.

Therefore, the balance amount in Mr. Sanchez’s bank account after the accicentally wrote a check for $300

when the balance of his bank account was $293.74 is −$6.26.

Page 2 Problem 15 Answer

Given: Expression is 18−n and n=−13.

To evaluate the given expression for each value of n.

Substitute the value of n in the given expression and write it in the form of addition.

When the signs of the numbers are the same, find the sum of their absolute values.

Both numbers are positive, so the sum is positive.

On substitute the value of n in the given expression and writing it in the form of addition we get −18−(−13)=18+13

Absolute sum of 18 and 13 is -18+13=31

Both numbers are positive, so the sum is positive.

Therefore, the value of the expression 18−n for n=−13 is 31.

The value of the expression 18−n for n=−13 is 31.

Page 2 Problem 16 Answer

Given: Expression is 18−n and n=8.55.

To evaluate the given expression for each value of n.

Substitute the value of n in the given expression and write it in the form of addition.

When the signs of the numbers are the different, find the difference of their absolute values.

Use the sign of the number with the greater absolute value.

On substitute the value of n in the given expression and writing it in the form of addition we get -18−8.55=18+(−8.55)

Absolute difference of 18 and 8.55 is -18−8.55=9.45

Using the sign of a number with greater value we get-The value of the expression 18−n for n=8.55 is 9.45.

The value of the expression 18−n for n=8.55 is 9.45.

Page 2 Problem 17 Answer

Given: Expression is 18−n and n=201/5.

To evaluate the given expression for each value of n.

Substitute the value of n in the given expression and write it in the form of addition.

When the signs of the numbers are the different, find the difference of their absolute values.

Use the sign of the number with the greater absolute value.

On substitute the value of n in the given expression and writing it in the form of addition we get −18−201/5=18+(−101/5)

Absolute difference of 18 and 101/5 is -101/5−18=11/5

Using the sign of a number with greater value we get-The value of the expression 18−n for n=201/5 is −11/5.

Holt Algebra 1 Homework and Practice Workbook 1st Edition Chapter 1 Exercise 1.1

Holt Algebra 1 Homework and Practice Workbook 1st Edition Chapter 1

Page 1 Problem 1 Answer

Given: Algebraic expression is 15−b

To Find Two ways to write the given algebraic expression in words.

Word expressions for 15 – b :

(1) b is subtracted from 15

(2) 15 is added to negative b

Thus, the two ways to write 15−b algebraic expression in words are

(1) b is subtracted from 15

(2) 15 is added to negative b

Page 1 Problem 2 Answer

Given: Algebraic expression is x/16

To Find: Two ways to write the given algebraic expression in words.

Word expressions for x/16:

(1) Divide x by 16

(2) Divide x by the square of four.

Thus, the two ways to write x/16 algebraic expression in words are

(1) Divide x by 16

(2) Divide x by the square of four.

Page 1 Problem 3 Answer

Given: Algebraic expression is 2t

To Find: Two ways to write the given algebraic expression in words.

Word expressions for 2t:

(1) “2 is multiplied by t”

(2) “the product of 2 and t”

Thus, the two ways to write 2t algebraic expression in words are

(1) “2 is multiplied by t”

(2) “the product of 2 and t”

Page 1 Problem 4 Answer

Given: Algebraic expression is 4y

To Find: Two ways to write the given algebraic expression in words.

Word expressions for 4y :

(1) “4 is multiplied by y”

(2) “the product of 4 and y”

Thus, the two ways to write 4y algebraic expression in words are

(1) “4 is multiplied by y”

(2) “the product of 4 and y”

Page 1 Problem 5 Answer

Given: Sophie’s math class has 6 fewer boys than girls, and there are ‘g’ girls.

To Find: Write an expression for the number of boys.

For expressing in mathematical form we have to take some variable for Sophie’s math class.

Let b & g represents the number of boys and girls in the math class respectively.

Then, according to the given information, we get b=g−8

Thus, the required expression for the number of boys in the math class is b=g−8

Page 1 Problem 6 Answer

Given: A computer printer can print 10 pages per minute.

To Find: Write an expression for the number of pages the printer can print in m minutes.

For expressing in mathematical form we have to take some variable and simplify according to given condition.

Given that, 10 pages /1 minute

Suppose, x number of pages a printer can print in m minutes.

⇒ Thus,10 pages /1 minute =x pages m minutes

⇒10=x/m

x=10m

​Hence, the number of pages printer can print in ‘m’ minutes is : 10m

Page 1 Problem 7 Answer

Given: Expression st

To Find: Evaluate expression for r=8,s=2, and t=5

For evaluating the expression we have to put the given data in st and then simplify.

Given expression st put s=2, and t=5 then we get,

⇒st

=2(5)

=10

​Thus, the value of st is 10

Page 1 Problem 8 Answer

Given: Expression s+t

To Find: Evaluate expression for r=8,s=2, and t=5

For evaluating the expression we have to put the given data in s+t and then simplify.

Given expression s+t

put s=2, and t=5 then we get,

⇒s+t

=2+5

=7

​Thus, for s=2 and t=5 the value of s+t  is 7

Page 1 Problem 9 Answer

Given: Expression r−t

To Find: Evaluate expression for r=8,s=2, and t=5

For evaluating the expression we have to put the given data in r−t and then simplify.

Given expression r−t

put r=8 and t=5 then we get,

⇒r−t

=8−5

=3

​Thus, the value of r−t is 3

Page 1 Problem 10 Answer

Given: Expression r⋅s

To Find: Evaluate expression for r=8,s=2, and t=5

For evaluating the expression we have to put the given data in r⋅s and then simplify.

Given expression r⋅s

put r=8,and s=2 then we get,

⇒r⋅s

=8⋅2

=16

​Thus, the value of r⋅s is 16

Page 1 Problem 11 Answer

Given: Expression t−s

To Find: Evaluate expression for r=8,s=2, and t=5

For evaluating the expression we have to put the given data in t−s and then simplify.

Given expression t−s

put s=2, and t=5 then we get,

⇒t−s

=5−2

=3

​Thus, the value of t−s is 3

Page 1 Problem 12 Answer

Given: Paula always withdraws 20 dollars more than she needs from the bank.

To Find: Write an expression for the amount of money Paula withdraws if she needs d dollars.

For expressing in mathematical form we have to take some variable for withdrawal amount.

Let the withdrawal be denoted by w and dollars by d then according to given condition we get,w=d+20

Thus, the expression for the amount of money Paula withdraws if she needs d dollars is w=d+20

Page 1 Problem 13 Answer

Given: Paula always withdraws 20 dollars more than she needs from the bank.

To Find: The amount of money Paula withdraws if she needs 20,60, and 75 dollars.

For finding the amount of money Paula withdraws if she needs 20,60, and 75 dollars we have to put 20,60, and 75 dollars in w=d+20

From first part we have w=d+20

Now,

for d=20

we get,

w=d+20

∴w=20+20

∴w=40

for d=60

we get,

w=d+20

∴w=60+20

∴w=80

​for d=75

we get,

w=d+20

∴w=75+20

∴w=95

​Thus, the amount of money Paula withdraws if she needs 20,60, and 75 dollars are 40,80 and 95 respectively.

Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences 8th Edition Chapter 1 Exercise 1.3 Overview and Descriptive Statistics

Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences 8th Edition Chapter 1 Overview and Descriptive Statistics

Page 34 Problem 1 Answer

Given, The minimum injection pressure (psi) for injection molding specimens of high amylose corn was determined for eight different specimens (higher pressure corresponds to greater processing difficulty), resulting in the given observation.

15.0​  13.0  ​18.0​  14.5   ​12.0​  11.0​   8.9   ​8.0

We need to determine the values of the sample mean, sample median, and 12.5% trimmed mean, and compare these values.

Now,Considering the data:

15.0​  13.0  ​18.0​  14.5   ​12.0​  11.0​   8.9   ​8.0

We need to find the mean: xˉ​=1/n∑xi

=1/8{15+13+18+14.5+12+11+8.9+8.0}

=12.55

For sample median:

We need to arrange the data in ascending order as follows:

8.0  15.0​8.9  18.0​11.0​12.0​13.0​14.5

As number of observations n=8 is even then, Median be (8/2)th and (8/2+1)th

So, average of the fourth and fifth values of ordered values gives median:

​x~=12+13/2=25/2=12.5 hence,12.5% trimmed mean is determined by eliminating smallest 12.5 % and largest 12.5 % in the sample then using remaining numbers we have to obtain mean.

xtr(12.5)ˉ=8.9+11+12+13+14.5+15/6

=74.4/6

=12.4

From the obtained values, Sample median and trimmed mean are bit smaller than sample mean.

Hence,the values of the sample mean, sample median, and 12.5% trimmed mean obtained as:

Mean:xˉ=12.55

Median:xˉ=12.5

Trimmed mean:xˉ=12.4

Sample median and trimmed mean are bit smaller than sample mean.

Page 34 Problem 2 Answer

Given, The minimum injection pressure (psi) for injection molding specimens of high amylose corn was determined for eight different specimens (higher pressure corresponds to greater processing difficulty), resulting in the following observations:

15.0​  13.0​  18.0  14.5​  12.0​  11.0​  8.9​  8.0

​We need to find by how much could the smallest sample observation, currently 8.0, be increased without affecting the value of the sample median.

Now,From the given observations:

15.0​  13.0​  18.0  14.5​  12.0​  11.0​  8.9​  8.0

​By how much could the smallest sample observation, currently 8.0, be increased without affecting the value of the sample median:

The smallest observation from the data is 8.0

Without changing median then we have to add such that it should be less than 12.

Hence,we can conclude that by adding 4 to the smallest observation without changing the median.

Therefore,by adding 4 to the smallest observation without effecting the value of sample median.

Page 34 Problem 3 Answer

Given, The minimum injection pressure (psi) for injection molding specimens of high amylose corn was determined for eight different specimens (higher pressure corresponds to greater processing difficulty), resulting in the following observations

15.0  ​13.0​  18.0  ​14.5​  12.0​  11.0​   8.9  ​8.0

​Suppose we want the values of the sample mean and median when the observations are expressed in kilograms per square inch (ksi) rather than psi.

We need to find whether it is necessary to re-express each observation in ksi, or can the values calculated in part (a) be used directly.

Now,The sample mean,median and trimmed mean of the observations obtained in 35(a) as follows:

Mean: xˉ=12.55 Median: xˉ=12.5 Trimmed mean: xˉ=12.4​

To convert them form pounds per square inch to kilogram per square inch:

We need to divide the obtained values by 2.2 such that it gets converted to ksi.

New sample mean​

=12.55/2.2

=5.70​

New sample median​

=12.50/2.2

=5.68​

New Trimmed mean​

=12.4/2.2

=5.64​

Hence,it is verified that there is no need to recalculate the each value to convert them form psi to ksi.

So,as we want the values of the sample mean and median when the observations are expressed in kilograms per square inch (ksi) rather than psi then there is no need to recalculate the each value.

We can obtain them by directly dividing each obtained values with 2.2.

New sample mean=5.70 ksi

New sample median=5.68 ksi

Trimmed mean=5.64 ksi

Page 34 Problem 4 Answer

Given,Using the article “Snow Cover and Temperature Relationships in North America and Eurasia” the statistical techniques to relate the amount of snow cover on each continent to average continental temperature:

There are ten observations on October snow cover for Eurasia during a period.

We need to find report a representative, or typical, value of October snow cover for this period.

Given data- 6.5/7.9​12.0/21.9​14.9/12.5​10.0/14.5​10.7/9.2

​For the given data, 21.9 is an outlier, so trimmed mean would be good choice for the researcher.

For the trimmed mean remove the smallest and the largest values-

xtr(10)=12.0+14.9+10.0+10.7+7.9+12.5+14.5+9.2/8

=91.7/8

=11.4625​

Hence, based on the article “Snow Cover and Temperature Relationships in North America and Eurasia” using statistical techniques to relate the amount of snow cover on each continent to average continental temperature report as representative, or typical, value of October snow cover for the period is represented by 10% trimmed mean which is 11.4625.

Page 40 Problem 5 Answer

Given,Based on the study of Life distribution of micro-drills listed in increasing order on drill life time:

Using the Data on drill lifetime in certain brass alloy:

We need to find sample median,25% trimmed mean, 10% trimmed mean, and sample mean, and compare them.

The ordered values are-11,14,20,23,31,36,39,44,47,50,59,61,65,67,68,71,74,76,78,79,81,84,85,89,91,93,96,99,101,104,105,112,118,123,136,139,141,148,158,161,168,184,206,248,263,289,322,388,513

The given data has even values so the sample median is-

Therefore, Median =x25+x26/2

=91+93/2

=184/2

=92

​For 25% trimmed mean, the trimmed value is,

Trimmed value =n× Percentage

=50×0.25

=12.5≈13​

So delete 13 Now, the remaining data is, observations on both sides-

67,68,71,74,76,78,79,81,84,85,89,91,93,96,99,101,104,105,105,112,118,123,136,139.

Therefore, the mean is,

xTr−(0.25)

​=1/nTr(∑xTr)

=1/24(67+68+71+……+139)

=1/24(2274)

=94.75​

For 10% trimmed mean, the trimmed value is,

Trimmed value =n× percentage

=50×0.10

=5​

So delete 5 observations on both sides-

Now, the remaining data is,11,14,20,23,31,36,39,44,47,50,59,61,65,67,68,71,74,76,78,79,81,84,85,89,91,93,96,99,101,104,105,112,118,123,136,139,141,148,158,161,168,184,206,248,263,289,322,388,513

Therefore, the mean is,

xTr−(0.10)

=1/nTr(∑xrr)

=1/40(36+39+44+47+…+248)

=1/40(4089)

=102.225​

The sample mean.

xˉ=1/n∑xi

=1/50(11+14+20+….+388+513)

=1/50(5963)

=119.26​

So, we can observe that the sample mean has more value than the 10%  trimmed mean and 10% trimmed mean has more value than the 25% trimmed mean.

Thus, we can conclude that the mean value is decreasing when trimming the data.

Hence,the sample median is92,25% trimmed mean is 94.75,10%  trimmed mean is 102.225 and sample mean is 119.26.

On comparing the obtained values, we can conclude that the mean value is decreasing when trimming the data.

Page 41 Problem 6 Answer

Given, Denoting a car with no visible damage by S (for success) and a car with such damage by F, results were as follows:

A sample of n=10 automobiles for a crash test.

We need to find-the value of the sample proportion of successes.

SSFFSSSFSS

S means success and F damage.

So here we have 7 successes and 3 damages , total 10 tests.

The sample proportion of successes ​x/n

​=7/10

=0.7

​Hence,the value of the sample of automobiles selected, and each was subjected to a 5 -mph crash test and proportion of successes is 0.7

Page 41 Problem 7 Answer

Given, Denoting a car with no visible damage by S (for success) and a car with such damage by F, results were as follows:

A sample of n=10 automobiles for a crash test.

We need to find xˉ and compare it with x/n.

Here we have to replace each S with 1 a  and each F with a 0 .

So it becomes 1,1,0,0,1,1,1,0,1,1

Herexˉ=7/10

=0.7

So it can be observed that xˉ is similar to the proportion of success xn.

Hence,after replacing each S with a 1 and each F with a 0 ,the mean:

xˉ=0.7 and it is equal to xn.

Page 41 Problem 8 Answer

Given, Denoting a car with no visible damage by S (for success) and a car with such damage by F, results were as follows

A sample of n=25 automobiles for a crash test.

We need to find the number of these would have to be S′s to give xn=.80 .

We currently have actually 7 S′s and 3F′s-And we want xn=0.8n would be 25,

x=25∗0.8

=20​

So we need 20 S′s  and we have 7.

So 13S′s from the new 15 cars is required in order to satisfy the condition.

So, by including 15 more cars in the experiment 13S′s

would have to be from new 15 tests, so that xn=0.8

 

Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences 8th Edition Chapter 1 Exercise 1.1 Overview and Descriptive Statistics

Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences 8th Edition Chapter 1 Overview and Descriptive Statistics

Page 12 Problem 1 Answer

Given, Statement says that we need to”Give three different examples of concrete populations and three different examples of hypothetical populations.”

Example of concrete populations:

All student who take JAM exam in the year 2021.

All workers at your University.

Number of students participate in recent college quiz competition.

Examples of hypothetical populations:

All possible samples of a particular type of cancer tissue.

Average students at your University participated in scholarship exam in next academic year.

Page length of scientific papers published in 2015.

Hence,some of the example of concrete populations are as follows:

All student who attend JAM exam in the year 2021.

All workers at your University.Strength of students participated in recent college quiz competition.

Similarly,some examples of hypothetical populations are as follows:

All probable samples of a particular type of cancer tissue.

Average students at your University attended scholarship exam for the next academic year.

Page length of scientific papers published in 2015

Page 12 Problem 2 Answer

Given,We need to give an example of a probability question and also an example of an inferential statistics question for each one of your concrete and hypothetical populations.

Probability questions for concrete populations:

What is the probability of getting an Ace? What is the probability of getting at least 1 King? What is the probability of getting 2 heads when three coins are flipped once?

Probability questions for hypothetical populations: What is the probability that you threw a stone more than 100 meters? What is the probability of the drug being more toxic than 15(units)?What is the probability of student going to have average grade bigger than 4.9?

Inferential static question for concrete population: Are the basketball athletes of 2013 more accurate than those of 2003?

Inferential static question for hypothetical population: Can we conclude the average grade of all students average grades will be below 4 the given 5 sampled students at your University have an average grade of 2.3,4.2,4.3,3.9,4 ?

Probability questions for concrete populations:

What is the probability of getting an Ace? What is the probability of getting at least 1 King? What is the probability of getting 2 heads when three coins are flipped once?

Probability questions for hypothetical populations: What is the probability that you threw a stone more than 100 meters? What is the probability of the drug being more toxic than 15 (units)? What is the probability of student going to have average grade bigger than 4.9?

Inferential static question for concrete population:

Are the basketball athletes of 2013 more accurate than those of 2003?

Inferential static question for hypothetical population:

Can we conclude the average grade of all students average grades will be below 4 the given 5 sampled students at your University have an average grade of 2.3,4.2,4.3,3.9,4  ?

Page 12 Problem 3 Answer

Given, We need to find that if scores from the SI group a sample from an existing population.

And If we do find those, what are they?If not, what is the most resemble conceptual population?

No, the score from the SI group a sample from an existing population.

In the SI program of this sort all student taking large static course who participate in this sort.

Therefore,it is clear that the score from the SI group is a sample taken from an existing population.

From the above,SI program of this kind all student enrolling in large static course who participate in this sort.

Page 12 Problem 4 Answer

Given,By randomly dividing the students into two groups rather than leaving an option to each student to choose which group to join.

The advantage of randomly dividing the students into the two groups rather than letting each student choose which group to join is:

It safeguards against various bias.

It helps in ensuring that those who are in SI groups are as similar as possible to the student in the control group.

Therefore,the advantages are observed as: It helps and safeguard against various bias.

It helps in ensuring that those who are in SI groups are as similar as possible to the student in the control group.

Page 12 Problem 5 Answer

Given, Statement in the article says that “Supplemental Instruction: An Effective Component of Student Affairs Programming” (J. of College Student Devel ., 1997: 577−586 ).

Now, The investigators put all students in the treatment group because there is no firm basis for assessing the effectiveness of SI.

The SI scores cannot be reasonably compared with anything.

Therefore,the investigators put all students in the treatment group because of the reason that there is no strong basis for assessing the effectiveness of SI.

These SI scores cannot be compared having proper reason with anything.

Page 12 Problem 6 Answer

Given: A certain city is naturally divided into ten districts.

A real estate appraiser selects a sample of single-family homes that could be used as a basis for developing an equation to predict the estimated value based on characteristics such as age, size, number of bathrooms, distance from the home. next school etc.

When all single family homes in the city is given then we can generate the simple random samples or the stratified random sample.

In stratified random sample we take the simple random sample from each of the district neighborhoods.

Values of all desired variables would be determined from each of the selected homes.

Now, we can conclude that their exists a finite, identifiable population of objects from which to sample.

So, this is the enumerative study.

We can conclude that there is a finite and identifiable population of objects to sample from, so this is the enumerative study.

Page 12 Problem 7 Answer

Given: The flow rate through a solenoid valve in an automobile emission control system is an important characteristic.

An experiment was conducted to investigate how the flow rate depends on three factors: armature length, spring force and coil depth.

Two different levels (low and high). ) of each factor, and a single flow observation was made for each combination of levels.

Total factors are 3.

Each factors receive one of two possible level.

Low level is represented by L.

High level is  represented by H.

The total observations are 8 are 8 are given as :

{LLL, LLH, LHL, LHH, HLL, HLH, HHL, HHH}

Hence,the total observations that resulting data set consisted are 8 are given as :

{ LLL, LLH,LHL, LHH,HLL,HLH,HHL,HHH}

Page 12 Problem 8 Answer

The flow rate through a solenoid valve in an automobile emission control system is an important characteristic.

An experiment was conducted to investigate how the flow rate depends on three factors: armature length, spring force and coil depth.

Two different levels (low and high). ) of each factor and a single flow observation was made for each combination of levels.

Enumerative study: This study is identifiable not ambiguous. In this study,  the elements of the population are well-defined and unchanging. In this study, a sampling frame which is a list of sample points to be collected is either available to an investigator or else can be constructed.

Analytic study: It is not an enumerative study. It is a process that does not even exit at the time of the study.

The study does not have a well-defined sampling frame and the impact of this study is highly localized and short term.

The given study is analytic study.

Because we are investigating the amount of flow through solenoid valve.

Hence, this can be improved in the future.

Therefore,an experiment was carried out to study how flow rate depended on three factors: armature length, spring load, and bobbin depth.

The given study is analytic study.

Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences 8th Edition Chapter 2 Exercise 2.1 Probability

Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences 8th Edition Chapter 2 Probability

Page 54 Problem 1 Answer

Given:1,2,3 and 4 universities are participating in a holiday basketball tournament. In the first round, 1 will play 2 and 3 will play 4.

Then the two winners will play for the championship, and the two losers will also play. To list all the possible outcomes in S.

We shall first consider for university 1 and see the possible outcomes and then similarly we will have the possible outcomes for all the other universities.

Four universities 1,2,3 and 4 are participating in a holiday basketball tournament.

Let’s assume that the  university 1 wins the holiday basketball tournament which means that 1 beats 2 in the first game.

Now the second game university 3 can beat university 4 and university 4 can beat university 4

Therefore, all outcomes where university 1  wins the holiday basketball tournament will be

{1324,1342,1423,1432}  in the similar way we obtain the outcomes when university 2 wins, university 3 wins and university 4 wins the holiday basketball tournament.

Therefore we obtain the sample space as:

S={1324,1342,1423,1432,2314,2341,2413,2431,3124,3142,3214,3241,4123,4132,4213,4231}

The list of all the possible outcomes is S={1324,1342,1423,1432,2314,2341,2413,2431,3124,3142,3214,3241,4123,4132,4213,4231}.

Page 54 Problem 2 Answer

Given:1,2,3,4 universities are participating in a holiday basketball tournament. In the first round, 1 will play 2 and 3 will play 4.

Then the two winners will play for the championship, and the two losers will also play.

Given:A denotes the event that 1wins the tournament.To list all the outcomes in A.

We will check for all the possibilities where the university 1will win the tournament.

Four universities 1,2,3 and 4 are participating in a holiday basketball tournament.

Let’s assume that the university 1 wins the holiday basketball tournament which means that 11 beats 2 in the first game.

Now the second game university 3 can beat university 4 and university 4 can beat university 4 Therefore, all outcomes where university 1 wins the holiday basketball tournament will be

A={1324,1342,1423,1432}

Outcomes of event A is A={1324,1342,1423,1432}

Page 54 Problem 3 Answer

Given: 1,2,3 and 4 universities are participating in a holiday basketball tournament. In the first round, 1 will play 2 and 3 will play 4.

Then the two winners will play for the championship, and the two losers will also play.

Given: B denotes the event that 2 gets into the championship game.

To list all the outcomes in B We will check for all the possibilities where the university 2 gets into the championship game.

Now the university 2 gets into the championship game means that the university 2 wins first round game but they can still lose the championship game.

Therefore, we get: B={2314,2341,2413,2431,3214,3241,4213,4231}.

The list of  outcomes in B is: B={2314,2341,2413,2431,3214,3241,4213,4231}.

Page 54 Problem 4 Answer

A denotes the event that 1 wins the tournament.

B denotes the even that 2 gets into the championship game.

Obtained sample space: S={1324,1342,1423,1432,2314,2341,2413,2431,3124,3142,3214,3241,4123,4132,4213,4231}

Obtained outcomes of A and B:A={1324,1342,1423,1432}

B={2314,2341,2413,2431,3214,3241,4213,4231}​

To find A∪B and in A∩B.To find the outcomes of A′.

We will use the definitions to find the required values.

We haveA={1324,1342,1423,1432}

B={2314,2341,2413,2431,3214,3241,4213,4231}​

Therefore the list of outcomes which in A,B or both are:

A∪B={1324,1342,1423,1432,2314,2341,2413,2431,3214,3241,4213,4231}

The list of outcomes which is contained in both A and B are : A∩B=∅

Since there is no outcome common to both.

We have S={1324,1342,1423,1432,2314,2341,2413,2431,3124,3142,3214,3241,4123,4132,4213,4231}

And A={1324,1342,1423,1432}

Hence the list of outcomes which in S and not in A is: A′

={2341,2413,2431,3124,3142,3214,3241,4123,4132,4213,4231}

We obtain:A∪B={1324,1342,1423,1432,2314,2341,2413,2431,3214,3241,4213,4231}

A∩B=∅A′={2341,2413,2431,3124,3142,3214,3241,4123,4132,4213,4231}

Page 54 Problem 5 Answer

Given figure of the system:

Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences, 8th Edition, Chapter 2 Probability 5

Given: The sub-system will function  if at least one of the two individual components functions.

To find the outcomes contained in event A that exactly two out of the three components function.

We will check for all the possibilities for the given condition.

Exactly two out of the three components are functioning means that we should have exactly two letters S in the events and one latter F, therefore, all outcomes contained in the event A is A={SSF,SFS,FSS}

The outcomes with two functioning and one nonfunctioning component is:   A={SSF,SFS,FSS}

Page 54 Problem 6 Answer

Given figure of the system:

Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences, 8th Edition, Chapter 2 Probability 6

Given: The sub-system will function  if at least one of the two individual components functions.

To find outcomes are contained in the event B that at least two of the components function.

We will check for all the possibilities for the given condition.

At least two of the components function means that it could be possible that all three function or exactly two are functioning that is the event B

B={SSS,SSF,SFS,FSS}

The list of outcomes are contained in the event B that at least two of the components function is:

B={SSS,SSF,SFS,FSS}.

Page 54 Problem 7 Answer

Given figure of the system:

Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences, 8th Edition, Chapter 2 Probability 7

Given: The sub-system will function  if at least one of the two individual components functions.

To find outcomes that are contained in the event C that the system functions.

We will check for all the possibilities for the given condition.

Now we have that the system functions if the component 1 functions (meaning that S has to be in the first place) and one of the other two has to work (meaning that at least one S

should be in second and third place).

Therefore we get: C={SSS,SFS,SSF}

The outcomes where the system functions are C={SSS,SFS,SSF}

Page 54 Problem 8 Answer

Obtained values of event A,B and A are

A={SSF,SFS,FSS}

B={SSS,SSF,SFS,FSS}

C={SSS,SFS,SSF}

​To list the outcomes: C′,A∪C,A∩C,B∪C, and B∩C

We will use the definitions to find the required values

We know that C′ is the complement of C which imply that system is not functioning.

We need to list all the outcomes which are not functioning forC′

Hence we get C′={FSS,FSF,FFS,FFF,SFF}

In order to calculate A∪C we need to list all outcomes which are in A or C. So, we getA∪C={SSS,SSF,SFS,FSS}.

In order to calculate A∩C we need to list all outcomes which are in A and C. So, we get A∩C={SSF,SFS}.

In order to calculate B∪C we need to list all outcomes which are in B or C. So, we get B∩C={SSS,SSF,SFS}.

In order to calculate B∩C we need to list all outcomes which are in B and C. So, we get B∩C={SSS,SSF,SFS}.

We obtain:

C′={FSS,FSF,FFS,FFF,SFF}

​A∪C={SSS,SSF,SFS,FSS}

A∩C={SSF,SFS}

B∩C={SSS,SSF,SFS}

B∩C={SSS,SSF,SFS}

Page 55 Problem 9 Answer

Given: A college library has five copies of a certain text on reserve. Two copies (1 and 2) are first printings, and the other three (3,4 and 5) are second printings.

A student examines these books in random order, stopping only when a second printing has been selected.

To list all the possible outcomes in S We will write the sample space in tabular form.

The sample space for choosing the books is as follows:

Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences, 8th Edition, Chapter 2 Probability 9 1

When creating the table, you can always start with all the same letters and go down, this is a classic method for creating the table.

The outcomes in S is given as:

Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences, 8th Edition, Chapter 2 Probability 9

Page 55 Problem 10 Answer

Given: A college library has five copies of a certain text on reserve. Two copies (1 and 2) are first printings, and the other three (3,4 and 5) are second printings.

A student examines these books in random order, stopping only when a second printing has been selected.

To list the outcomes of A which denote the event that exactly one book must be examined.

We will make use of the sample space.

The sample space table is given as:

Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences, 8th Edition, Chapter 2 Probability 10

We need to select the book from second printings in order to stop the selection.

By observing the sample space from the table , we get A=1,2,3 or A=3,4,5.

The outcomes in event A can be any one of 1,2,3 or 3,4,5.

Page 55 Problem 11 Answer

Given:  A college library has five copies of a certain text on reserve. Two copies (1 and 2) are first printings, and the other three (3,4 and 5) are second printings.

A student examines these books in random order, stopping only when a second printing has been selected.

To list the outcomes of B which denote the event that book 5 is the one selected.

We will make use of the sample space.

The sample space table is given as:

Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences, 8th Edition, Chapter 2 Probability 11

With the help of the sample space observed in the table, we can see if the book5 is selected then the last selection number must be 5 as the student will stop selecting when he/she selects the copy5

Hence, the outcomes are 3,6,9,12,15 or 5,15,25,125,215

The outcomes of event B can be 3,6,9,12,15 or 5,15,25,125,215

Page 55 Problem 12 Answer

Given: A college library has five copies of a certain text on reserve. Two copies (1 and 2) are first printings, and the other three (3,4 and 5) are second printings.

A student examines these books in random order, stopping only when a second printing has been selected.

To list the outcomes of C which denote the event that book 1 is not examined.

We will make use of the sample space.

The sample space table is given as:

Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences, 8th Edition, Chapter 2 Probability 12

With the help of the sample space observed in the table, we can easily check for all the outcomes which do not contain 1.

Hence, the outcomes can be1,2,3,7,8,9 or 3,4,5,23,24,25

The outcomes of event C can be 1,2,3,7,8,9 or 3,4,5,23,24,25

Page 55 Problem 13 Answer

Given: An engineering construction firm is currently working on power plants at three different sites.

LetA{i}  denotes the event that the plant at site i is completed by the contract date.

Given event: At least one plant is completed by the contract date.

To use the operations of union, intersection, and complementation to describe each of the following events in terms of A{1},A{2}, and A{3}

To draw a Venn diagram, and shade the region corresponding to the given event.

In order to show that at least one plant from A1,A2 and A3 and is completed by the contract date, we will define an event which is denoted as A1∪A2∪A3.

The Venn Diagram is given below:

Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences, 8th Edition, Chapter 2 Probability 13 1

The event that at least one plant is completed by the contract date is given by: A1∪A2∪A3

The required Venn diagram is:

Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences, 8th Edition, Chapter 2 Probability 13

Page 55 Problem 14 Answer

Given: An engineering construction firm is currently working on power plants at three different sites.

A{i}  denotes the event that the plant at site i is completed by the contract date.

Given event: All plants are completed by the contract date.

To use the operations of union, intersection, and complementation to describe each of the following events in terms of A{1},A{2}, and A{3}

To draw a Venn diagram, and shade the region corresponding to the given event.

In order to get all plants completed by the contract data, we require A1∩A2∩A3 .

The Venn diagram for this is given below:

Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences, 8th Edition, Chapter 2 Probability 14 1

The event that all plants are completed by the contract date is given by A1∩A2∩A3

The required Venn Diagram is:

Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences, 8th Edition, Chapter 2 Probability 14

Page 55 Problem 15 Answer

Given: An engineering construction firm is currently working on power plants at three different sites.

A{i} denotes the event that the plant at site i is completed by the contract date.

Given event: Only the plant at site 1 is completed by the contract date.

To use the operations of union, intersection, and complementation to describe each of the following events in terms of A{1},A{2}, and A{3}

To draw a Venn diagram, and shade the region corresponding to given event.

In order to get only the plant at site 1 to be completed by the contract date, we will define the event as A1A2′∩A3′

Its Venn diagram is as follows:

Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences, 8th Edition, Chapter 2 Probability 15 1

The event that only the plant at site 1 is completed by the contract date is given by: A1∩A2′∩A3′

The required Venn diagram is:

Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences, 8th Edition, Chapter 2 Probability 15

Page 55 Problem 16 Answer

Given: An engineering construction firm is currently working on power plants at three different sites.

A{i} denotes the event that the plant at site i is completed by the contract date.

Given event: Exactly one plant is completed by the contract date.Use the operations of union, intersection, and complementation to describe each of the following events in terms of A{1},A{2}, and A{3} .

To draw a Venn diagram, and shade the region corresponding to given event.

We have to get exactly one plant to be completed by the contract date we define the event which is represented as(A1∩A2′∩A3′)∪(A1′∩A2∩A3′)∪(A1′∩A2′∩A3).

From part c) we can say that if only plant at site 1 is completed by that contract data then we get A1∩A2′∩A3′

Here, the plant site is not defined rather we just need that exactly one plant is completed by the contract date.

It doesn’t matter that the plant is of which site. We can add all three possibilities A1

∩A2′∩A3′ (site 1)A1′∩A2∩A3′,(site 2),A1′∩A2′∩A3  (site 3).

Hence, event is represented as (A1∩A2′∩A3′)∪(A1′∩A2∩A3′)∪(A1′∩A2′∩A3)

Its Venn diagram is represented below:

Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences, 8th Edition, Chapter 2 Probability 16 1

The event that exactly one plant is completed by the contract date is given by: (A1

∩A2′∩A3′)∪(A1′∩A2∩A3′)∪(A1′∩A2′∩A3)

The required Venn diagram is:

Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences, 8th Edition, Chapter 2 Probability 16

Page 55 Problem 17 Answer

Given: An engineering construction firm is currently working on power plants at three different sites.

A{i}  denotes the event that the plant at site i is completed by the contract date.

Given event:  Either the plant at site 1 or both of the other two plants are completed by the contract date.

To use the operations of union, intersection, and complementation to describe each of the following events in terms of A{1},A{2}, and A{3}, To draw a Venn diagram, and shade the region corresponding to given event.

In order to show that either the plant at site 1 or both of the other two plants are completed by the contract date, we will define an event which is represented as A1∪(A2∩A3).

This is because “or” means union and “and” means intersection.

Hence the Venn diagram is:

Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences, 8th Edition, Chapter 2 Probability 17 1

The event that either the plant at site 1or both of the other two plants are completed by the contract date is given by: A1∪(A2∩A3)

The required Venn diagram is:

Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences, 8th Edition, Chapter 2 Probability 17

Page 55 Problem 18 Answer

Given relationship for two events A and B: (A∪B)′=A′∩B′

To use a Venn diagram to verify the relationship.We will draw Venn diagram for both the events and show that it is equal.

We first construct(A∪B)′ as Venn diagram. It is the complement of A union B. the  diagram below, the shaded area represents the left side(A∪B)′

Now, we will construct  A′ and B′ as follows:

Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences, 8th Edition, Chapter 2 Probability 18.

A′is represented by horizontal stripes.

A′is represented by vertical stripes.

The Venn diagram will look like:

Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences, 8th Edition, Chapter 2 Probability 18 1

Hence we can see that both the Venn diagrams are equal.

We have verified the relationship (A∪B)′=A′∩B′

by using Venn diagram.

Page 55 Problem 19 Answer

Given relationship for two events :(A∩B)′=A′∪B′

To use a Venn diagram to verify the relationship.We will draw Venn diagram for both the events and show that it is equal.

The shaded region in the given diagram represents(A∩B)′.

Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences, 8th Edition, Chapter 2 Probability 19

And A′∪B′ is represented by the area that has horizontal and vertical lines.

Hence we can see that both the Venn diagrams are equal.

We have verified the relationship (A∩B)′=A′∪B′ using Venn diagrams.

Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences, 8th Edition, Chapter 2 Probability 19 1

Page 55 Problem 20 Answer

Given example 2.10: A={Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick }

B={Ford, Mercedes }

C={Lincoln, Chrysler }

To identity three events that are mutually exclusive.We will have to find the events whose intersection is a null set.

If A∩B=ϕ where A and B are two events then we can say that they are mutually exclusive.

Now, the events from example 2.10 are:

A=  {Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick}

B={Ford, Mercedes}

C={Lincoln, Chrysler}

We can see that all the name card are car brand and their intersection is empty.

Hence, they are mutually exclusive.

Then, A∩B=∅and A∩C=∅and B∩C=∅

The mutually exclusive events are:

A={Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick}

B={Ford, Mercedes}

C= {Lincoln, Chrysler}

Page 55 Problem 21 Answer

Given in example 2.10:

A={Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick }

B={Ford, Mercedes }

C={Lincoln, Chrysler }

Given: No outcome common to all the three events.To determine if the three events will be mutually exclusive.We will give a counter example.

If there is no outcome common to all three of the events A,B ,and C  then these three events will not necessarily mutually exclusive.

For that lets take a counter example that is:

A1={Chevrolet, Buick}

B1={Buick, Mercedes}

C1={Mercedes, Lincoln}

As we can see that in A1 and B1  have Buick in common and in B1 and C1 have Mercedes in common which implies that are not mutually exclusive and there is no common car in all three events.

No. The three events are not necessarily mutually exclusive where there is no outcome common to all three of the events A,B, and C.

Holt Algebra 1 Homework and Practice Workbook 1st Edition Chapter 1 Exercise 1.4

Holt Algebra 1 Homework and Practice Workbook 1st Edition Chapter 1

Page 4 Problem 1 Answer

Given:

Holt Algebra 1 Homework and Practice Workbook, 1st Edition, Chapter 1 1

To Find: The power represented by the geometric model.

Method Used: The power represented by the geometric model is equal to volume of the given cube.

We know, the length of cube is 5 units.

Volume of cube =a3 , where a is the length of the cube.

So, volume of cube =53.

Hence, the power represented by the geometric model is 53.

Therefore, the power represented by the geometric model is 53.

Page 4 Problem 2 Answer

Given:

Holt Algebra 1 Homework and Practice Workbook, 1st Edition, Chapter 2

To Find: The power represented by the geometric model.

Method Used: The power represented by the geometric model is equal to the area of the given square.

We know,

Holt Algebra 1 Homework and Practice Workbook, 1st Edition, Chapter 2 1

The given figure is of 7 rows and 7 columns.

Thus, 7×7 which means that the factor 7 is used 2 times.

Therefore, therefore, the power of the geometric model is 72.

Page 4 Problem 3 Answer

Given:

Holt Algebra 1 Homework and Practice Workbook, 1st Edition, Chapter 3

To Find: The power represented by the geometric model.

Method Used: The power represented by the geometric model is equal to volume of the given cube.

We know,

Holt Algebra 1 Homework and Practice Workbook, 1st Edition, Chapter 3 1

The given figure is 3 cubes long, 3 cubes wide, and 3 cubes tall.

Thus, 3×3×3 which means that the factor 3 is used 3 times.

Therefore, the power of the geometric model is 33.

Page 4 Problem 4 Answer

Given: (−3)3.

To Find: Evaluate the expression.

Method Used: From left to right, evaluate all powers.

To raise a number to a power, simply multiply it by itself that many times.

Therefore, (−3)3=−27.

Page 4 Problem 5 Answer

Given: (2/5)2.

To Find: Evaluate the expression.

Method Used: From left to right, evaluate all powers.

To raise a number to a power, simply multiply it by itself that many times.

We know, (2/5)2.

Simplify,(2/5)2

(2/5)2=2/5×2/5

=(2/5)2=4/25

Therefore, (2/5)2=4/25.

Page 4 Problem 6 Answer

Given: 35.

To Find: Evaluate the expression.

Method Used: From left to right, evaluate all powers.

To raise a number to a power, simply multiply it by itself that many times.

Simplify,35=3×3×3×3×3

35=243

Therefore, 35=243.

Page 4 Problem 7 Answer

Given: (−10)4.

To Find: Evaluate the expression.

Method Used: From left to right, evaluate all powers.

To raise a number to a power, simply multiply it by itself that many times.

We know, (−10)4.

Simplify,(−10)4=−10×−10×−10×−10

(−10)4=10000

Therefore, (−10)4=10000.

Page 4 Problem 8 Answer

Given: (3/4)2.

To Find: Evaluate the expression.

Method Used: From left to right, evaluate all powers.

To raise a number to a power, simply multiply it by itself that many times.

We know, (3/4)2.

Simplify,(3/4)2=3/4×3/4

=(3/4)2=9/16

Therefore, (3/4)2=9/16.

Page 4 Problem 9 Answer

Given: 16; base 2.

To Find: Write each number as a power of the given base.

Method Used: Take the given base and put given power on top of it.

We know, given number is 16 and base is 2.

An expression written with an exponent and a base, or the value of such an expression, is referred to as a power.

A power is represented by the number 63, where 6 is the base and the number that is factored; on the other hand, 3 is the exponent, which indicates how many times the base, 6, is factored.

So, 16=2×2×2×2

16=24

Therefore, the number 16 can be written as 24.

Page 4 Problem 10 Answer

Given: 1,000,000; base 10.

To Find: Write each number as a power of the given base.

Method Used: Take the given base and put given power on top of it.

We know, given number is 1,000,000 and base is 10.

An expression written with an exponent and a base, or the value of such an expression, is referred to as a power.

Power is represented by the number 63, where 6 is the base and the number that is factored; on the other hand, 3 is the exponent, which indicates how many times the base, 6, is factored.

So,1000000=10×10×10×10×10×10

1000000=106

Therefore, the number 1,000,000 can be written as 106.

Page 4 Problem 11 Answer

Given: −216; base −6.

To Find: Write each number as a power of the given base.

Method Used: Take the given base and put given power on top of it.

We know, given number is −216 and base is −6.

An expression written with an exponent and a base, or the value of such an expression, is referred to as a power.

A power is represented by the number 63, where 6 is the base and the number that is factored; on the other hand, 3 is the exponent, which indicates how many times the base, 6, is factored.

So,−216=−6×−6×−6

−216=(−6)3

Therefore, the number −216 can be written as (−6)3.

Page 4 Problem 12 Answer

Given: 2401; base 7.

To Find: Write each number as a power of the given base.

Method Used: Take the given base and put given power on top of it.

We know, given power is 2401 and base is 7.

An expression written with an exponent and a base, or the value of such an expression, is referred to as a power.

A power is represented by the number 63, where 6 is the base and the number that is factored; on the other hand, 3 is the exponent, which indicates how many times the base, 6, is factored.

Thus, number is 72401.

Therefore, the number for the given base and power is 72401.

Page 4 Problem 13 Answer

Given: 256; base −4.

To Find: Write each number as a power of the given base.

Method Used: Take the given base and put given power on top of it.

We know, given power is 256 and base is −4.

An expression written with an exponent and a base, or the value of such an expression, is referred to as a power.

A power is represented by the number 63, where 6 is the base and the number that is factored; on the other hand, 3 is the exponent, which indicates how many times the base, 6, is factored.

Thus, number is (−4)256.

Therefore, the number for the given base and power is (−4)256.

Page 4 Problem 14 Answer

Given: 8/27; base 2/3.

To Find: Write each number as a power of the given base.

Method Used: Take the given base and put given power on top of it.

We know, given power is 8/27 and base is 2/3.

An expression written with an exponent and a base, or the value of such an expression, is referred to as a power.

A power is represented by the number 63, where 6 is the base and the number that is factored; on the other hand, 3 is the exponent, which indicates how many times the base, 6, is factored.

Thus, number is (2/3) 8/27.

Therefore, the number for the given base and power is (2/3) 8/27.

Page 4 Problem 15 Answer

Given: Anna called two people and asked each of them to call two other people, and so on.

It takes one minute to call two people.

To Find: How many phone calls were made during the fifth minute?

Method Used: From left to right, evaluate all powers.

To raise a number to a power, simply multiply it by itself that many times.

We know, Anna called two people and asked each of them to call two other people, and so on.

It take one minute to call two people.

In the first minute, anna calls two people, that means 21.

In the second minute, each of two people calls 2 people, that means 22.

Similarly, In the third minute, number of calls =23.

Similarly, In the fourth minute, number of calls =24.

So, in the fifth minute, the number of calls =25

Simplify,

25=2×2×2×2×2

25=32.

Therefore, the number of calls made during fifth minute is 32.

Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences 8th Edition Chapter 1 Supplementary exercise Overview and Descriptive Statistics

Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences 8th Edition Chapter 1 Overview and Descriptive Statistics

Page 46 Problem 1 Answer

Given,Based on the paper “Correlation Analysis of Stenotic Aortic Valve Flow Patterns Using Phase Contrast MRI”gave the following data on aortic root diameter (cm) and gender for a sample of patients having various degrees of aortic stenosis:

Data on aortic root diameter (cm) and gender for a sample of patients

We need to compare and contrast the diameter observations for the two genders.

Initially we need to find various parameters and then make a boxplot in order to compare the data given.

The sample means. xM

xF=3.1+3.4+3.4+3.4+3.5+3.6+3.7+3.7+3.8+3.8+3.9+4.0+4.0/13

=3.6385

=2.6+3.0+3.0+3.1+3.1+3.2+3.2+3.5+3.8+4.3/10

=3.28​

We can observe that the sample mean is greater for males than for females.

Standard deviation for both samples.

sM=√1/13−1[(3.1−3.6385)2+(3.4−3.6385)2+⋅(3.4−3.6385)2+(3.4−3.6385)2+(3.5−3.6385)2+(3.6−3.6385)2+(3.7−3.6385)2+(3.7−3.6385)2+(3.8−3.6385)2+]

(3.8−3.6385)2+(3.9−3.6385)2+(4.0−3.6385)2+(4.0−3.63)+85)2]

​​=0.2694​

sF=√1/10−1[(2.6−3.28)2+(3.0−3.28)2+(3.0−3.28)2+(3.1−3.28)2+(3.1−3.28)2+(3.2−3.28)2+(3.2−3.28)2+(3.5−3.28)2+(3.8−3.28)2+(4.3−3.28)2]=0.4780

​We can observe that the sample standard deviation is greater for females than for males.

Arranging each sample in the increasing order-

M:{3.1,3.4,3.4,3.4,3.5,3.6,3.7,3.7,3.8,3.8,3.9,4.0,4.0}

F:{2.6,3.0,3.0,3.1,3.1,3.2,3.2,3.5,3.8,4.3}​

For a box-plot we need-The median is given by the  element  for males and by the average of the for females.

xM/N=3.7

xF=3.1+3.2/2

=3.15 −  lower fourth M

=3.4 ,lower fourth F

=3.0 − upperfourth M

=3.8 ,upperfourth F

=3.5 − ​fs/M

Fs/F= upper fourth M− lower fourth M

=3.8−3.4

=0.4

= upper fourth F− lower fourth F

=3.5−3.0

=0.5

​M:smallest xi=3.1and largest xi=4.0

F:smallest xi=2.6 and largest xi=4.3

​The boxplot can be constructed as-

Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences, 8th Edition, Chapter 1 Overview and Descriptive Statistics 1 1

The values for the M-sample are greater than female.

The boxplot and standard deviations suggest that variability is smaller for the M-sample.

An outlier, , in the female sample exists. There is positive overall skew in the F-sample and negative skew in the M-sample.

Hence,based on the given data the mean, standard deviation, median, Q1,Q3 and fs

for M-sample are 3.6385,0.2694,3.7,3.4,3.8 and 0.4 respectively.

The mean, standard deviation, median, Q1 , Q3 and fs  for F-sample are 3.28,0.4780,3.15,3.0,3.5 and 0.5  respectively.

Thus the boxplot is-

Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences, 8th Edition, Chapter 1 Overview and Descriptive Statistics 1

The typical values for the M-sample are greater greater than female.

The boxplot and standard deviations suggest that variability is smaller for the M-sample. An outlier, 4.3, in the female sample exists.

There is positive overall skew in the F-sample and negative skew in the M-sample.

Page 46 Problem 2 Answer

Given,Aortic stenosis refers to a narrowing of the aortic valve in the heart.

The paper “Correlation Analysis of Stenotic Aortic Valve Flow Patterns Using Phase Contrast MRI” gave the following data on aortic root diameter (cm) and gender for a sample of patients having various degrees of aortic stenosis:

Data on aortic root diameter (cm) and gender for a sample of patients.

We need to find 10% trimmed mean for each of the two samples, and compare to other measures of center.

First, calculate both the trimmed means one by one.

The 10% trimmed mean for the M-sample.

So, (.1)(13)=1.3 elements need to be eliminated from each end of the sample, i.e. eliminate 1

and then elements at each end.

pU/pF=100(1/13)

=7.692%

=100(2/13)

=15.385%​

So now trimmed mean for xtr(7.692)M and xtr(15.385)M/

xˉ​=3.4+3.4+3.5+3.6+3.7+3.7+3.8+3.8+3.9+4.0/11

=3.6545

=3.4+3.4+3.5+3.6+3.7+3.7+3.8+3.8+3.9/9

=3.6444

​Interpolate between  xm(7.692)M and xtr(15.385) M to find xtr(10) M.

xtr(10)​Mˉ=0.7⋅xtr(7.692)M−+0.3⋅xtr(15.385)M−

=(0.7)(3.6545)+(0.3)(3.6444)

=3.6515

We can observe that it is greater than the actual mean of the M-sample but smaller than the median.

For, xrr(10)F eliminate (.1)(10)=1 value from each end of the ordered  -sample.

xˉ=3.0+3.0+3.1+3.1+3.2+3.2+3.5+3.8/8

=3.2375​

We can observe that it is smaller than the actual mean of the F-sample but greater than the median.

Therefore,based on the paper “Correlation Analysis of Stenotic Aortic Valve Flow Patterns Using Phase Contrast MRI” gave the following data on aortic root diameter (cm) and gender for a sample of patients having various degrees of aortic stenosis we get the following:

The 10% trimmed mean for M- sample and F-sample are 3.6515 and 3.2375 respectively.

We can observe that it is greater than for both M- sample and F-sample the trimmed mean is smaller than the actual mean but greater than the median.

Page 47 Problem 3 Answer

Given, Based on the article “Establishing mechanical property allowables for metals” we get:

From the given information, we get that:

The sample mean, the sample median, and the trimmed mean have almost the same values.

This shows that the data is very symmetrical and there is no presence of outliers.

If in the worst-case scenario there exists outliers then they are balanced out.

This means that the bigger value would be at the same distance from the mean as the smaller value would be.

All of the values are between122.2 and 147.7.

Variability of the data is very small.

Therefore, based on the article “Establishing mechanical property allowables for metals” the following observations: we can say that:

The data has a symmetric distribution.

There are balanced outliers present.

The range of the data is 25.5.

Page 47 Problem 4 Answer

Given, Based on the article “Establishing mechanical property allowables for metals” as follows.

From the given information, we get that:

Since we are already given the five-number summary, we need to determine whether outliers are present or not.

We distribute our outliers into two categories, extreme and mild outliers.

We need to construct boxplot based on the given data.

In this step, we will determine the fourth spread of our data:

fs=Q3−Q1

⇒138.25−132.95

⇒5.3​

In this step, we will determine the limits of mild and extreme outliers along with specific values of outliers if present.:

The criteria for any data to be an outlier is that it must be further than 1.5f{s} than either Q{1} Or Q{3}.

An outlier is said to be an extreme outlier if it is further than 3f{s} than either Q{1} or Q{3} otherwise, it is said to be a mild outlier.

Since fs=5.3 : ​1.5fs

=1.5×5.3

⇒7.95

3fs=3×5.3

⇒15.9

Then the limits for mild outliers are,

Q3+1.5fs

=138.25+7.95

⇒146.2

Q1−1.5fs

=132.95−7.95

⇒125​

The limits for extreme outliers are,

Q3+3fs

=138.25+15.9

⇒154.15

Q1−3fs

=132.95−15.9

⇒117.05

Therefore we can say that mild outliers lie between [117.05,125] and [146.2,154.15]

We can also say that extreme outliers are values that are smaller than 117.05 and greater than 154.15 .

Hence there are mild outliers present in our data. These are:

117.05<122.2,124.2,124.3<125 and 147<147.7,147.7<154.15

Therefore, our lower data is 122.2,124.2,124.3,125.6,126.3 and our high data is

144.1,144.5,144.5,147.7,147.7

The box plot for the exercise prompt is:

Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences, 8th Edition, Chapter 1 Overview and Descriptive Statistics 4 1

Therefore,based on the article “Establishing mechanical property allowables for metals” the following are obtained:

the final boxplot for the given statistical inference is given as:

Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences, 8th Edition, Chapter 1 Overview and Descriptive Statistics 4

From the box plot we can see that we have 3 outliers: 122.2,124.2, and 147.7.

The median of the box-plot is 135.4.

Page 47 Problem 5 Answer

Given, Based on the paper “Decreased Benzodiazepine Receptor Binding in Prefrontal Cortex in Combat-Related Post traumatic Stress Disorder” described the first study of benzodiazepine receptor binding in individuals suffering from PTSD the following data are given:

 Variable ​N ​ Mean  SE Mean  TrMean  StDev  Minimum Q1  Median Q3
 PSTD 13 32.92 2.75 33.82 9.93 10 26.5 37 39
 Healthy 13 52.23 4.12 53.09 14.86 23 40.5 51 66.5

 

 

 Variable ​ Maximum
 PSTD 46
 Healthy 72

We need to use various methods from this chapter to describe and summarize the data.

Construction of box plot using MINITAB

Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences, 8th Edition, Chapter 1 Overview and Descriptive Statistics 5

Hence,based on the paper “Decreased Benzodiazepine Receptor Binding in Prefrontal Cortex in Combat-Related Post traumatic Stress Disorder” data

the above box plot shows that PSTD has larger variance than Healthy data and also in PSTD the data distribution in left skewed whereas right skewed in Healthy data.

Page 47 Problem 6 Answer

Given,Based on the article “Can We Really Walk Straight?”reported on an experiment in which each of 20 healthy men  was asked to walk as straight as possible to a target 60 m away at normal speed the data as follows:

Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences, 8th Edition, Chapter 1 Overview and Descriptive Statistics 6

Use the methods developed in this chapter to summarize the data; include an interpretation or discussion wherever appropriate.

Count the number of observations which is repeated most often to get the mode.

Now,Frequency of observation is shown below :

Hence,based on the article “Can We Really Walk Straight?”reported on an experiment in which each of 20 healthy men  was asked to walk as straight as possible to a target 60 m away at normal speed the following are obtained as:

The required mode is 0.93.

Page 47 Problem 7 Answer

Given,Based on the article “Can We Really Walk Straight?”reported on an experiment in which each of 20

healthy men  was asked to walk as straight as possible to a target 60

m away at normal speed the data as follows:

We are given our dataset and we are asked to find the mode.

Since the mode is the most frequent value, we will parse through our dataset and find the data which occurs the most.

Then, resulting data is the mode for the cadence dataset.

The dataset given is, ​.95​.85​.92​.95​.93​.86​1.00​.92​.85​.81​.78​.93​.93

​1.05​.93​1.06​1.06​.96​.81​.96

We observe that the data 0.93 occurs the most with a frequency of 4.

Therefore, the mode for the data is 0.93.

Hence,based on the article “Can We Really Walk Straight?”reported on an experiment in which each of 20 healthy men  was asked to walk as straight as

possible to a target 60m away at normal speed the data as follows:

The mode for the cadence data is 0.93.

Page 47 Problem 8 Answer

Given, We are given the dataset of cadence and we are asked to define the modal category for a categorical sample.

In simple terms, the category which would contain the most observations would be known as the modal category.

Therefore,for a categorical sample, we would define the modal category as follows:

The category which would contain the most observations would be known as the modal category.

Page 47 Problem 9 Answer

Given, Specimens of three different types of rope wire were selected, and the fatigue limit (MPa) was determined for each specimen, resulting in the accompanying data as follows:

The five number summary of three different types of ropes are

We need to construct a comparative boxplot, and comment on similarities and differences.

The box plot of three different type of ropes is :

350 ​358.00 ​371.00 ​384.00 ​392.00
350 363 371 380 392
350 364 370 379 392

Since the distributions have same minimum and maximum value i.e.350 and 392 respectively, all the three have symmetric distribution.

But the first and fourth quadrant values are different.

Hence, we can conclude that Type1 is more spread out than the other two, therefore the data is more dispersed in Type1 with largest inter quartile range.

Page 47 Problem 10 Answer

Given,Specimens of three different types of rope wire were selected, and the fatigue limit (MPa) was determined for each specimen, resulting in the accompanying data as follows:

In order to plot the dot-plot for all the three different types of ropes, we will find the count for the data values in the data set.

We need to construct a comparative dot plot (a dot plot for each sample with a common scale) and comment on similarities and differences.

For type1 sample:

Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences, 8th Edition, Chapter 1 Overview and Descriptive Statistics 10

Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences, 8th Edition, Chapter 1 Overview and Descriptive Statistics 10 2

Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences, 8th Edition, Chapter 1 Overview and Descriptive Statistics 10 1

Therefore, the dot-plot for the following datasets are:

Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences, 8th Edition, Chapter 1 Overview and Descriptive Statistics 10 3

Hence,based on the given data the dot-plot for the dataset can be as as follows:

Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences, 8th Edition, Chapter 1 Overview and Descriptive Statistics 10 4

Page 47 Problem 11 Answer

Given, Specimens of three different types of rope wire were selected, and the fatigue limit (MPa) was determined for each specimen, resulting in the accompanying data:

In order to create a box-plot we need five numbers that will summarize the data.

They are:

1) smallest xi

2)lower fourth,

3)Median,

4)upper fourth,

5)largest xi

Therefore, the boxplot does not give an informative assessment of similarities and differences.

In this case, the dot plot explained the dataset in a more enhanced way.

Therefore the boxplot is not able to give an informative assessment of similarities and differences.

Page 48 Problem 12 Answer

Given,Based on the authors of the article “Predictive Model for Pitting Corrosion in Buried Oil and Gas Pipelines” (Corrosion, 2009: 332–342) provided the data on which their investigation was based as follows:

To make the Steam-and-Leaf Display:

Stem Leaves
0L 414141414343434000
0H 587979818181919000
1L 2.04E+24
1H 4040
2L 5959606891969690
2H 1021314649
3L 5774
3H 101830
4L 5858
4H 15
5L 75
5H 33
6L 6570
6H 13
7L  HI: 10.41,13.44
7H
8L

We need to construct a stem-and-leaf display in which the two largest values are shown in a last row labeled HI.

Select the leading digits, following that, the digits coming after the leading digits are the leaves.

Then list the values of the stem we obtained in a column.

Note down the leaf for all data values associated with the particular stem value.

Finally, note down the units of the stem and leaves.

The leading digits (ones) for the data in the exercise are:

0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

Listing the leading digits we get:

Stem

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8​

Let us denote:L (lower): the tenth digits which are less than 5.H (higher): the tenth digits which are more than or equal to 5.

We then have our stem to be:

Stem

0L

0H

1L

1H

2L

2H

3L

3H

4L

4H

5L

5H

6L

6H

7L

7H

8L

​Recording the leaves for each and every observation and obtain the Stem-and-leaf display:

 Stem ​ Leaves
0L 414141414343434000
0H 587979818181919000
1L 2.04E+24
4040
1H 5959606891969690
2L 1021314649
2H 5774
3L 101830
3H 5858
4L 15
4H 75
5L 33
5H
6L
6H
7L
7H 6570
8L 13  HI: 10.41,13.44

Hence ,based on the authors of the article “Predictive Model for Pitting Corrosion in Buried Oil and Gas Pipelines” provided the data on which their investigation was based obtained as follows:

The stem-and-leaf display is given as:​​

 Stem ​ Leaves
0L 414141414343434000
0H 587979818181919000
1L 2.04E+24
4040
1H 5959606891969690
2L 1021314649
2H 5774
3L 101830
3H 5858
4L 15
4H 75
5L 33
5H
6L
6H
7L
7H 6570
8L 13  HI: 10.41,13.44

Page 48 Problem 13 Answer

Given,The authors of the article “Predictive Model for Pitting Corrosion in Buried Oil and Gas Pipelines”provided the data on which their investigation was based as  follows:

As the given classes have different widths,

we should construct a density histogram make a table having class, frequency, relative frequency, density.

The formula for relative frequency for each class can be defined as the ratio of the frequency to the total number of observations.

As the given classes are having different widths so, we have to construct a density histogram.

For each class the density is given by the formula: rectangle height = relative frequency of the class/class width

Table is described below:-

Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences, 8th Edition, Chapter 1 Overview and Descriptive Statistics 13 1

After getting the desired values, the graph is constructed as

Hence,based on the authors of the article “Predictive Model for Pitting Corrosion in Buried Oil and Gas Pipelines” (Corrosion, 2009: 332–342) provided the data on which their investigation was based:

A histogram graph is shown below

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Page 48 Problem 14 Answer

Given, Based on the authors of the article “Predictive Model for Pitting Corrosion in Buried Oil and Gas Pipelines” (Corrosion, 2009: 332–342) provided the data on which their investigation as follows:

By observing the comparative boxplot for different types of soils:

For all types of soil, values are quite similar:

The largest variability holders are in C and CL types.

For SYCL type of soil, there is mild positive overall skew.

significant positive overall skew is shown by the first three types i.e.(C,CL,SCL).

While negative skew id presented by the middle of the data.

For the first three types of soils include extreme one The values for all types of soil are almost same as they are represented in the graph.

Some show positive overall skew while some show mild positive overall skew.

Hence, Important features are described as below.

For all types of soil, values are quite similarThe largest variability holders are in C and CL types.

For SYCL type of soil, there is mild positive overall skew.significant positive overall skew is shown by the first three types i.e.(C,CL,SCL).

While negative skew id presented by the middle 50% of the data.

For the first three types of soils include extreme one

Page 48 Problem 15 Answer

Given,The article “Planning of City Bus Routes”gives the following information on lengths (km) for one particular system:

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We need to draw a histogram for the above given data.

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Hence,according to length and frequencies, histogram is drawn shown below:

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Page 48 Problem 16 Answer

Given, The article “Planning of City Bus Routes”gives the following information on lengths (km) for one particular system: number which is less then 20:-6,23,30,35,32,48,42

Given number which is at least 30:- 27,11,2

N= some of all frequency that is 391​ Less than 20=6+23+30+35+32+48+42/N

=6+23+30+35+32+48+42/391

=216/391

=0.5524

Therefore, the proportion of route lengths are less than 20 is 0.5524.

atleast 30=27+11+2/N

=40/391

=0.1023​

Therefore, the proportion of routes have lengths of at least 30 is0.1023.

Therefore, the proportion of route lengths are less than 20 is 0.5524 .

Therefore, the proportion of routes have lengths of at least 30 is 0.1023 .

Page 48 Problem 17 Answer

Given,Based on the article “Planning of City Bus Routes” gives the following information on lengths (km) for one particular system:

The cumulative frequency table is,

Class 0−<0.5 0.14754 0.4918 0.2623
 Frequency 9 4 2
 Relative 0.14754 0.29508 0.06557 0.03279
 Frequency 7 0.01311 0.00656
 Density 0.29508 0.11475 ​1.5−2
 Frequency 7 0.05738 8
Relative Frequency 0.11475 ​1−<1.5 0.13115
0.11475 15
 Density ​0.5−1 0.2459
9

Here , N=391

90th  position is 90N

100=351.9

The cumulative frequency just greater than 351.9 is 378 . The corresponding class is 30−35 . The lower limit of the class is 30 . The corresponding frequency is 27.

Use the following formula to compute the 90th percentile,P∞=I+h/f (90N/100−C)

Here, l is the lower limit of the median class = 30,

h is the height of the median class= 5.

C is the prior cumulative of frequency of the median class = 351

On substituting the values in the above formula:

P90=30+5/27(90(391)/100−351)

=30+5/27(351.9−351)

=30.1667​

Therefore, the 90th  percentile is 30

Hence,based on the article “Planning of City Bus Routes” (J. of the Institution of Engineers, 1995: 211–215) gives the following information on lengths (km) for one particular system obtained as follows:

Therefore, the 90th percentile is 30.

Page 48 Problem 18 Answer

Given,  Lengths of bus routes for any particular transit system will typically vary from one route to another.

Based on the article “Planning of City Bus Routes”gives the following information on lengths (km) for one particular system:

l=18,

h=2,

f=42,

C=174

We need to find the median route length.

Compute the median route length.

N/2​=(391)/2

=195.5​

The cumulative frequency (c.f) just greater than 195.5 is 216. Median =l+h/f(N/2−C) on substituting, Median ​

=18+2/42(195.5−174)

=18+(0.0476)(21.5)

=18+1.0238

=19.0238

​Therefore, the median route length is 19.0238

Hence,based on the article “Planning of City Bus Routes”gives the following information on lengths (km) for one particular system: the median route length is 19.0238.

Page 49 Problem 19 Answer

Given,Consider the following time series in which x{t}=temperature in Fahrenheit of effluent at a sewage treatment plant on day t: 47,54,53,50,46,46,47,50,51,50,46,52,50,50

We need to plot xtˉagainst t on a two-dimensional coordinate system (a time-series plot) and does there  appear any pattern.

Now, Consider the times series of effluent at a sewage treatment plant on day t:

The data set has  a range of values from 46 to 54.

By plotting the data points on temperature time series plot we get:

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By observing the time series plot the data appears to be cyclical pattern similar to the sine wave.

So,by plotting the temperature time series data points we get :

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By observing the time series plot the data appears to be cyclical pattern similar to the sine wave.

Page 49 Problem 20 Answer

Given, Smoothing constant: forα=.1

Initially set X1ˉ=x1

forα=.5

We need to calculate the xtˉ

t ​x
1 47
2 47.7
3 48.23
4 48.41
5 48.17
6 47.95
7 47.85
8 48.07
9 48.36
10 48.53
11 48.27
12 48.65
13 48.78
14 48.9

for different values of smoothing constant given above.

Then we need to comment that for which value of α the xtˉseries is smoother.

x2ˉ​=α⋅x2+(1−α)⋅x1ˉ=(0.1)(54)+(1−0.1)(47)

=47.7 and thren use the same method to compute, x3ˉ

x3ˉ​=α⋅x3+(1−α)⋅x2ˉ=(0.1)(53)+(1−0.1)(47.7)=48.23

Now repeat this process to get a table for all values in the time series dataset, with α=0.1

Repeat the exponential smoothing technique with α=0.5 to obtain the another table of data,.

t ​x
1 47
2 50.5
3 51.75
4 50.88
5 48.44
6 47.22
7 47.11
8 48.55
9 49.78
10 49.89
11 47.94
12 49.97
13 49.99
14 49.99

The process is exactly the same as before, only with a different value of α Exponential Smoothing with α=0.5

The first series withα=0.1 seems to be smoother than the second series with α=0.5.

The first series is smoother because there is less variability between values .

Additionally, the first series switches between increasing and decreasing less frequency.

When the first series does switch between increasing and decreasing, the magnitude the switch is much less than that of the switches in the second series.

Therefore, after examining both series, α=0.1 yields a smoother series

Page 49 Problem 21 Answer

Given,Substituting Xt−1−=αXt−1 +(1−α)Xt−2−on the right-hand side of the expression forxˉ,then substitute Xt−2−in terms of  Xt−2 and Xt−3−,

We need to find the number of values xt,xt−1,…,x1 does xˉ  depend and what happens to the coefficient xt−k  on  as k  increases.

Perform the substitution as directed in the problem statement.

xtˉ​=α⋅xt+(1−α)⋅xt−1−=α⋅xt+(1−α)⋅[α⋅xt−1+(1−α)⋅xt−2−]

=α⋅xt+α⋅(1−α)⋅xt−1+(1−α)2⋅xt−2−

Repeat the process again and substitute x in terms of x and x . t−2−t−2 t−3−

xt = α ⋅ xt + α ⋅ (1 − α) ⋅ xt−1 + (1 − α) ⋅ x/2t−2−

= α ⋅ xt + α ⋅ (1 − α) ⋅ xt−1 + (1 − α) ⋅ α ⋅ x + (1 − α) ⋅ x2[ t−2 t−3−]

= α ⋅ xt + α ⋅ (1 − α) ⋅ xt−1 + α ⋅ (1 − α) ⋅ x + (1 − α) ⋅ x2t−2/3t−3−

= (1 − α) ⋅ x + α ⋅ (1 − α) ⋅ x3/t−3− ∑k=0 2 ki−k

​repeat this process, and recalling that xˉ = x1, using the following formula From

xˉt = (1 − α) ⋅ + α ⋅ (1 − α) ⋅ x t−1 xˉ1 ∑k=0 t−2 k t−k

= (1 − α) ⋅ x + α ⋅ (1 − α) ⋅ x t−1 1 ∑k=0 t−2 k t−k

the formula, depends on all of the previous values This is true because each value appears in the formula for so each value has an impact on the value of .

Thus depends on all of the previous values

xˉt

xˉt xt, xt−1,…, x1

Since is between zero and one, is between zero and one, so raising it to higher and higher powers causes the value to get smaller.

This is precisely what happens to the coefficient of as the value of k increases.

In the limit, this coefficient goes to zero as k goes to infinity.

Thus, as k increases the coefficient of decreases

So,xtˉ depends on all of the previous values xt,xt−1,…,x1 which aret−1 terms.

As k increases the coefficient of xt−k decreases.

Page 49 Problem 22 Answer

Given,The sample data X1,X2,…,Xn represents a time series.

X1ˉ=x1

If t is large, we need to find how sensitive is Xtˉ to the initialization X1ˉ=x1 and explain.

Since, a is between zero and one, 1−α is between zero and one, so raising it to higher and higher powers causes the value to get smaller.

This is precisely what happens to the coefficient of xt−k as the value of k increases.

In the limit, this coefficient goes to zero as k goes to infinity.

Therefore,it is proved that xtˉ  is very insensitive to the initialization x1ˉ=x1.

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Page 43 Problem 1 Answer

Given ,Based on the study of the relationship between age and various visual  functions (such as acuity and depth perception) reported the following observations on the area of scleral lamina from human optic nerve heads (“Morphometry of Nerve  Fiber Bundle Pores in the Optic Nerve Head of the Human”).

The following data is provided:

2.75,2.62,2.74,3.85,2.34,2.74,3.93,4.21,3.88,4.33,3.46,4.52,2.43,3.65,2.78,3.56,3.01

We have to calculate i∑xi and i∑x2i

To calculate i∑xi we find

2.75+2.62+2.74+3.85+2.34+2.74+3.93+4.21+3.88+4.33+3.46+4.52+2.43+3.65+2.78+3.56+3.01

2.75+2.62+2.74+3.85+2.34+2.74+3.93+4.21+3.88+4.33+3.46+4.52+2.43+3.65+2.78+3.56+3.01=56.8

​Hence i∑xi=56.8

To calculate i∑x2i

we find 2.752+2.622+2.742+3.852+2.342+2.742+3.932+4.212+3.882+4.332+3.462+4.522+2.432+3.652+2.782+3.562+3.012

2.752+2.622+2.742+3.852+2.342+2.742+3.932+4.212+3.882+4.332+3.462+4.522+2.432+3.652+2.782+3.562+3.012=197.804

​Hence i∑xi2=197.804

So,based on the study of the relationship between age and various visual  functions (such as acuity and depth perception) reported the following observations on the area of scleral lamina from human optic nerve heads then the values as follows:

∑ixi=56.8 and ∑ixi2=197.804

Page 43 Problem 2 Answer

Given, Based on the study of the relationship between age and various visual functions (such as acuity and depth perception) reported the following observations on the area of scleral lamina   from human optic nerve heads (“Morphometry of Nerve  Fiber Bundle Pores in the Optic Nerve Head of the Human”.

The given data is: 2.75, 2.62, 2.74, 3.85, 2.34, 2.74, 3.93,4.21, 3.88, 4.33, 3.46, 4.52, 2.43, 3.65, 2.78, 3.56,3.01.

we need to find the sample variance using the formula.

First we have to calculate the standard deviation using sample variance.

To find s2 we calculate s2=  i∑xi2−(∑ixi)2/n

Since i∑xi=56.8 therefore,(∑x​i)2/n

=(56.8)/2

17(∑x​i)2/n

=189.779​

Also since  i∑xi2=197.804

We have s{2}=197.804−189.779

The sample variance  s{2}=8.025

To find standard deviation  we s see

s=(8.025)1/2

s=2.8329

The standard deviation s=2.8329

Hence, based on study of the relationship between age and various visual  functions (such as acuity and depth perception) reported the following observations on the area of scleral lamina from human optic nerve heads determined as follows:

sample variance s{2}=8.025 and the standard deviation s=2.8329 .

Page 44 Problem 3 Answer

Given, Based on the article “A Thin-Film Oxygen Uptake Test for the  Evaluation of Automotive Crankcase Lubricants” the data as follows:

Set of data is ​87​103​130​160​180​195​132​145​211​105​145​153​152​138​87​99​93​119​129​.

We need to find the sample variance and standard deviation.

To find sample variance  we calculate s2=i∑xi2−(∑ixi)2/n

Since ∑ixi=87+103+130+160+180+195+132+145+211+105+145+153+152+138+87+99+93+119+125+129

∑ixi=2563​

Therefore,

(∑x​i)2/n=(2563)2/19

(∑x​i)2/n=345735.2105

​Also​∑ixi2=872

+1032+1302+1602+1802+1952+1322+1452+2112+1052+1452+1532+1522+1382+872+992+932+1192+1252+1292

∑ixi2=368501​

So we have  s{2}=368501−345735.2105

s{2}=22765.7895

The sample variance

s{2}=22765.7895

To find the standard deviations use s=√s2

The standard deviation s=150.8834

Hence, based on the article “A Thin-Film Oxygen Uptake Test for the  Evaluation of Automotive Crankcase Lubricants” is determined as follows:

sample variance is s{2} =22765.7895 and

standard deviation is s=150.8834.

Page 44 Problem 4 Answer

Given,

The given data set is: 87​ 103 ​130 ​160​ 180 ​195 ​132 ​145​ 211​ 105 ​145 ​153​ 152​ 138​ 87​9 9​93 119​ 129

We need to find the sample variance and sample standard deviation when observations were re-expressed in hours without actually performing the reexpression.

Since in the re expression minutes are changed into hours the observations xi  are now  xi/60

Hence the new sample variance s1

2=i∑(xi/60)2−(∑ixi/60)2/n

∑i(x​I/60)2−(∑ixi/60)2/n

=∑​ixi2−​{∑xi2/n

3600

s12=s2/3600

The new sample variance s{1}{2}=6.3238.

To find the new standard deviation  s1 use s1=√s12

s{1}=2.514722

The new standard deviation s{1}=2.514722

Hence,based on the article “A Thin-Film Oxygen Uptake Test for the  Evaluation of Automotive Crankcase Lubricants”from the following data we get:

new sample variance s{1}{2}=6.3238 and new standard deviation s1=2.514722.

Page 44 Problem 5 Answer

Given, Based on the article “Investigation of Grip Force, Normal Force, Contact Area, Hand Size, and Handle Size for Cylindrical Handles”included the following data on grip strength (N) for a sample of 42 individuals:

The given data set is :

16​1 8​1 8​2 6​3 3​41​ 54​ 56​6 6​68​ 87​9 1​9 59 8​10 6​10 9​11 1​11 8​12 7​12 7​13 5​14 5​14 7​14 9​15 1​168

172 ​183​ 189​ 190 ​200 ​210​ 220 ​229​ 230​ 233​ 238​ 244 ​259 ​294 ​329 403

​we need to construct a stem-and-leaf display based on repeating each stem value twice.

To construct a stem-and-leaf display we take the hundreds digit as the stem and tens and ones digits as the leaf.

We repeat each stem value twice by adding L to the stem with leaves from 00 to 49  and H to the stem with leaves from to.

Stem  Leaves
OL 16 18 18 26 33 41
OH 54 56 66 68 87 91 95 98
1L 06 09 11 18 27 27 35 45 47 49
1H 51 68 72 83 89 90
2L 00 10 20 29 30 33 38 44
2H 59 54
3L 29
3H
4L 3

Comment on interesting feature :

Most data are grouped in the 1L leaf. The largest sample value,403  is very far from the bulk of the data. It seems to be an outlier.

Hence,based on the article “Investigation of Grip Force, Normal Force, Contact Area, Hand Size, and Handle Size for Cylindrical Handles”

most data is grouped in 1L leaf and the largest sample value is 403 which seems to be outlier.

Page 44 Problem 6 Answer

Given, Based on the article “Investigation of Grip Force, Normal Force, Contact Area, Hand Size, and Handle Size for Cylindrical Handles”included the following data on grip strength (N) for a sample of 42 individuals:

The given dataset is:

16​1 8​18 ​26​3 3​41​ 54​5 6​66 ​68​8 7​91​ 95 98​ 106​ 109​ 111​ 118​ 127 ​127 ​135​ 145 ​147 ​149​ 151 ​168​

172​ 183​ 189 ​190​ 200​ 210 ​220​ 229​ 230​ 233​ 238 ​244​ 259 294​ 329​ 403

We need to find the values of the fourths and the fourth spread.

First segregate the data into two classes larger half and smaller half

The smaller half of the data set is

16,18,18,26,33,41,54,56,66,68,87,91,95,98,106,109,111,118,127,127,135

​There are 21 observations hence the median is the 11th observation hence

The larger half of the data set is

145,147,149,151,168,172,183,189,190,200,210,220,229,230,233,238,244,259,294,329,403

​There are 21 observations hence the median is the11th

observation hence upper fourth =210 ​Fourth spread fs

given by fs= upper fourth − lower fourth

​fs=210−87

fs=123

Hence the Fourth spread fs=123

​Therefore,based on the article “Investigation of Grip Force, Normal Force, Contact Area, Hand Size, and Handle Size for Cylindrical Handles” included the

following data on grip strength (N) for a sample of 42 individuals the values of the fourths and the fourth spread obtained as follows:

The Fourth spread fs=123

Page 44 Problem 7 Answer

Given, Based on the article “Investigation of Grip Force, Normal Force, Contact Area, Hand Size, and Handle Size for Cylindrical Handles”included the following data on grip strength (N) for a sample of 42 individuals:

The given dataset is :

16​1 8​18​ 26​3 3​41 ​54​5 6​66 ​68​8 7​91 ​95  98 106 ​109 111 ​118​ 127 ​127 ​135 ​145​ 147​ 149​ 151​ 168  172 ​183​ 189 ​190 ​200​ 210​ 220 ​229​ 230​ 233 ​238 ​244 ​259 294​ 329​4 03

​we need to construct a box plot.

The box plot  for the data

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There is slight positive skew of the data.

The variability is rather big and there is one outlier on the upper end, 403.

Hence, based on the article “Investigation of Grip Force, Normal Force, Contact Area, Hand Size, and Handle Size for Cylindrical Handles”included the following data on grip strength (N) for a sample of 42 individuals:

The boxplot is a better representation of the data is as follows:

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Comment : There is slight positive skew of the data and the variability is rather big and there is one outlier on the upper end, 403.

Page 44 Problem 8 Answer

Given, Based on the article “Investigation of Grip Force, Normal Force, Contact Area, Hand Size, and Handle Size for Cylindrical Handles” included the following data on grip strength (N) for a sample of 42 individuals:

The given dataset is :

​16​ 18 ​18​ 26 ​33​ 41​ 54​5 6​66 ​68​8 7​91 ​95 ​98​ 106​ 109 ​111 ​118 ​127 ​127 ​135​ 145 ​147 ​149

​151​ 168  172 ​183 ​189 ​190 ​200 210​ 220​ 229​ 230​ 233​ 238​ 244 ​259 294​ 329​ 403​

We need to find if there is any outlier or extreme outlier.

Now, lower fourth =87 upper fourth =210

​​Since Fourth spread fs given by ​fs= upper fourth − lower fourth

​fs=210−87

fs=123

Hence the Fourth spread fs=123​

An element is an outliner if it is less than 87−1.5fs or greater than 210+1.5fs

Since there are no negative data so an element is an outliner if it is greater than 394.5

The element 403 is an outlier.

An element is an extreme outliner if it is less than 87−3fs or greater than 210+3f

​Since there are no negative data so an element is an extreme outliner if it is greater than 579.

There are no elements greater than 579 hence there are no extreme outlier.

So,based on the article “Investigation of Grip Force, Normal Force, Contact Area, Hand Size, and Handle Size for Cylindrical Handles” included the following

data on grip strength (N) for a sample of 42 individuals the element 403 is an outlier there are no extreme outlier.

Page 44 Problem 9 Answer

Given, Based on the article “Investigation of Grip Force, Normal Force, Contact Area, Hand Size, and Handle Size for Cylindrical Handles” included the following data on grip strength (N) for a sample of 42 individuals:

The given dataset is:

16​1 8​18 ​26​3 3​41​ 54​5 6​66​ 68​8 7​91 ​95​9 8​10 6​10 9​11 1​11 8​12 7​12 7​13 5​14 5​14 7​14 9​15 1​16 8​17 2​18 3​18 9​19 0​200 ​210 ​220​ 229 ​230​ 233 238​ 244 ​259 ​294​ 329​ 403

​We need to find by how much could the observation 403, currently the largest, be decreased without affecting fs.

lower fourth =87 upper fourth=210

Since Fourth spread fs= upper fourth − lower fourth

fs=210−87

fs=123

Since the fourth spread f{s}=123

So to effect the fourth spread either the upper fourth should change or the lower fourth

should change since the largest element 403 is closer to upper fourth so to change the upper fourth

The observation should become less than the upper fourth

so for 403 to become less than 210 it should be reduced at least by 194.

Hence the largest element 403 can be decreased by 193 without changing the fourth spread.

Therefore,based on the article “Investigation of Grip Force, Normal Force, Contact Area, Hand Size, and Handle Size for Cylindrical Handles” included the following data on grip strength (N) for a sample of 42 individuals then the largest element 403 can be decreased by 193 without changing the fourth spread.