d) If the variance is 120 1b, what sample size is necessary to estimate true yield point to be within 3 with 99% confidence?

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Chapter13: Probability And Calculus
Section13.2: Expected Value And Variance Of Continuous Random Variables
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d) If the variance is 120 lb, what sample size is necessary to estimate true yield
point to be within 3 with 99% confidence?
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Problem 4 On the basis of extensive tests, the yield point of a particular type of
mild steel-reinforcing bar is known to be normally distributed.
Transcribed Image Text:Problem 4 On the basis of extensive tests, the yield point of a particular type of mild steel-reinforcing bar is known to be normally distributed.
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