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Use the t-distribution to find a confidence interval for a difference in means μ1-μ2 given the relevant sample results. Give the best estimate for μ1-μ2, the margin of error, and the confidence interval. Assume the results come from random samples from populations that are approximately
A 99% confidence interval for μ1-μ2 using the sample results x¯1=507, s1=112, n1=360 and x¯2=445, s2=96, n2=200
Enter the exact answer for the best estimate and round your answers for the margin of error and the confidence interval to two decimal places.
Best estimate =
Margin of error =
Confidence interval :
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