Stat 2000, Section 001, Homework Assignment 3 (30 Points)
(1/23/2015 - Due Monday 2/2/2015 by 9:35am)
- 0) Reading: Section 1.3
- 1) Please work on the following textbook exercises in Moore/McCabe/Craig:
- 2) First read the text between Exercises 1.131 and 1.132.
Then work on the following textbook exercises in Moore/McCabe/Craig:
- Exercise 1.132, 1.133, 1.134, 1.135, 1.136, 1.137, 1.138, 1.139, 1.140, 1.141 (1 point each)
Note: For all Normal Curve calculations, it will help to draw a sketch first (even if this
is not a part of the question) and then solve the question using Table A. It is
always a good idea to check your answer by using a Normal Curve applet, e.g.,
the one that is available in the textbook. Start at
http://www.whfreeman.com/ips7e,
then select "Statistical Applets", then "Normal Density Curve".
Alternatively, you can work with Normal Curve applets from
http://www.math.usu.edu/~schneit/CTIS/NormalCurve/,
http://davidmlane.com/hyperstat/z_table.html,
http://stat.wvu.edu/SRS/Modules/Normal/normal.html,
to mention only a few.
Warning: Many of these applets are Java-based and may not work on your computer due to
security settings. Try to override the security settings for that particular web page
or try one of the other applets.
In general, it is not required to use any of these applets.
But, when the question explicitly asks you to use the Normal Curve applet from the book,
you have to use one of the applets listed above.
However, using any of the applets is a very effective way to check your Normal
Curve calculations yourself.
Please keep in mind that during all of our exams, you will have
to use Table A and you won't have access to any applet - so by then,
you should know how to work with Table A only.