Statistics for The Behavioral Sciences (MindTap Course List)
Statistics for The Behavioral Sciences (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305504912
Author: Frederick J Gravetter, Larry B. Wallnau
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 6, Problem 19P

  1. A report in 20 l0 indicates that Americans between the ages of 8 and 18 spend an average of µ=7.5 hours
    2. per day using some sort of electronic device such as smart phones, computers, or tablets. Assume that: the distribution of times is normal with a standard deviation of σ = 2.5 hours and find the following values.

  • What is the probability of electing an individual who
    • uses electronic devices more than 12 hours a day?

  • What proportion of 8 to 18 year- old Americans
    • spend between 5 and l0 hours per day using electronic devices? In symbols, p(5 < X < 10) =?

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