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Ten wind speed readings gave an average speed of 1105 cm/sec. From the previous records the standard deviation is 240 cm/sec. Find and interpret a 95% confidence interval for the parameter of interest.
What distribution is used in constructing confidence intervals in this problem?
What is Maximal Margin of Error (E) at 95% confidence?
Construct a 95% confidence interval
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