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Krislyn Smith
on Oct 11, 2024
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Analysis of a random sample of 250 Nova Scotia nurses produced a 95% confidence interval for the mean annual salary of $42,807<μ (Nurse Salary) <$49,699. \$ 42,807 < \mu \text { (Nurse Salary) } < \$ 49,699 \text {. }$42,807<μ (Nurse Salary) <$49,699.
A) About 95% of Nova Scotia nurses earn between $42,807 and $49,699.
B) We are 95% confident that the average nurse salary in the Canada is between $42,807 and $49,699.
C) About 95% of the nurses surveyed earn between $42,807 and $49,699.
D) We are 95% confident that the interval from $42,807 to $49,699 contains the true mean salary of all Nova Scotia nurses.
E) If we took many random samples of Nova Scotia nurses,about 95% of them would produce this confidence interval.
Nurse Salary
The compensation that a nurse receives for their work, which can vary based on geographic location, experience, education, and specialty area.
Annual Salary
The total amount of money earned by an individual from their employment over the course of a year.
- Determine and explain confidence intervals for averages and ratios.
- Rigorously assess the accuracy of statistical findings derived from sample information.
- Derive population parameters using sample statistics.
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Learning Objectives
- Determine and explain confidence intervals for averages and ratios.
- Rigorously assess the accuracy of statistical findings derived from sample information.
- Derive population parameters using sample statistics.