2022 [SHARE] TEST 1 SOLUTION

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General Certificate of Education Advanced Level

STATISTICS 6046/1
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REVISION TEST 1 2022 SESSION 3 hours
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1. In a computer game played by a single player, the player has to find, within a fixed
time, the path through a maze shown on the computer screen. On the first occasion
that a particular player plays the game, the computer shows a simple maze, and the
probability that the player succeeds in finding the path in the time allowed is 0.75.
On subsequent occasions, the maze shown depends on the previous game. If the
player succeeded on the previous occasion, the next maze is harder, and the
probability that the player succeeds is one half of the probability of success on the
previous occasion. If the player failed on the previous occasion, a simple maze is
shown and the probability of the player succeeding is again 0.75.

The player plays three games.

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a) Show that the probability that the player succeeds in all three games is 512. [4]

b) Find the probability that the player succeeds in exactly one of the games. [3]
c) Find the probability that the player does not have two consecutive successes. [3]
d) Find the conditional probability that the player has two consecutive success
given that the player has exactly two successes. [3]

SOLUTION

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1𝑠𝑡 𝑔𝑎𝑚𝑒 2𝑛𝑑 𝑔𝑎𝑚𝑒 3𝑟𝑑 𝑔𝑎𝑚𝑒

S
0.1875

0.8125 𝑆
0.375 S

0.75 S

0.75 S 0.25 𝑆
0.625 𝑆 0.375 S
0.75 S
0.625 𝑆

0.25 𝑆 0.75 S

0.25 𝑆
0.25 𝑆

a) P(player succeeds in all three games ) = P(SSS)

= (0.75 × 0.375 × 0.1875)
𝟐𝟕
= 𝟓𝟏𝟐 (𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐧)

b) P(player succeeds in exactly one of the games) = P(SS̅S̅) + P(S̅SS̅) + P(S̅S̅S)

= {(0.75 × 0.625 × 0.25) + (0.25 × 0.75 × 0.625) + (0.25 × 0.25 × 0.75)}
9
= 32

= 𝟎. 𝟐𝟖(𝟐𝐬. 𝐟)

c) P(player does not have two consecutive successes) = P(SS̅S)

= 1 − (0.75 × 0.625 × 0.75)

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83
= 128

= 𝟎. 𝟔𝟒 (𝟐𝐬. 𝐟)

d) P(two consecutive success given that the player has exactly two successes)
̅ )+P(S
P(SSS ̅ SS)
P( 2S ∣ 2S ) = ̅ )+P(SS̅ S)+P(S ̅ SS)
P(SSS
(0.75×0.375×0.1875)+(0.25×0.75×0.375)
= (0.75×0.375×0.1875)+(0.75×0.625×0.75)+(0.25×0.75×0.375)
𝟏𝟕
=
𝟑𝟕

= 𝟎. 𝟒𝟔(𝟐𝐬. 𝐟)

2. The amounts of money, 𝑥 dollars, that 24 people had in their pockets are
summarized by ∑(𝑥 − 36) = −60 and ∑(𝑥 − 36)2 = 227.76. Find ∑𝑥 and ∑𝑥2 . [5]

SOLUTION

∑(𝑥 − 36) = −60

∑𝑥 − ∑36 = −60

∴ ∑𝑥 = 24 × 36 − 60

∑𝒙 = 𝟖𝟎𝟒

Now, ∑(𝑥 − 36)2 = 227.76

∑(𝑥 2 − 72𝑥 + 1296) = 227.76

∑𝑥 2 − 72∑𝑥 + 1296 × 24 = 227.76

∴ ∑𝑥 2 = 72 × 804 − 1296 × 24 + 227.76

∑𝒙𝟐 =27011.76

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3. A code consists of 10 digits, 4 of which are zeros and 6 of which are ones. Calculate
the number of such blocks in which the first and last digits are of the same as each
other. [4]

SOLUTION

0000111111
When the first and last digit is 0, then we treat 2 0s as non − existing
8!
∴ possible number of blocks = = 28
2!×6!

When the first and last digit is 1, then we treat 2 1s as non − existing
8!
∴ possible number of blocks = = 70
4!×4!

Now, total possible number blocks = (𝟐𝟖 + 𝟕𝟎) = 𝟗𝟖 𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬

4.

a) An unbiased tetrahedral die has faces marked 1, 2, 3, 4. If the die lands on the
face marked 1, the player has to play 10 USD.
If it lands on a face marked with a 2 or a 4, the player wins 5 USD and if it
lands on a 3, the player wins 3 USD. Find the expected gain in one throw. [5]

b) A discrete random variable X can take values 10 and 20 only. If E(X)= 16,
write out the probability distribution of X. [7]

SOLUTION
a) Let 𝑥 be the amount paid or gained on each throw

x -10 5 3

1 1 1
𝑃(𝑋 = 𝑥) 4 2 4

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1 1 1 3
Expected gain; (−10 × 4) + (5 × 2) × (3 × 4) = 4 ≈ 𝐔𝐒𝐃 𝟎. 𝟕𝟓

b) 𝑥 10 20

𝑃(𝑋 = 𝑥) 𝑎 𝑏

Now, (𝑝. 𝑑. 𝑓)∀ = 1

∴𝑎+𝑏 =1 ……..(1)
Since, E(X)=16
Then, 10𝑎 + 20𝑏 = 16 …………(2)
𝑎 = 1−𝑏
10(1 − 𝑏) + 20𝑏 = 16
10 − 10𝑏 + 20𝑏 = 16
10𝑏 = 6
𝟔
𝒃=
𝟏𝟎
𝟒
∴ 𝒂 = 𝟏𝟎 [Substitution of equation (1)]

Now, p.d.f of X is;

𝑥 10 20

4 6
𝑃(𝑋 = 𝑥) 10 10

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5. The continuous random variable H has continuous p.d.f. 𝑓(ℎ) where

ℎ 2
− 2≤ℎ≤3
3 3
𝑓(ℎ) = 𝛼 3≤ℎ≤5
2 − 𝛽ℎ 5≤ℎ≤6
{0 otherwise
Find
a) 𝛼 and 𝛽 [2]
b) 𝐹(ℎ) and sketch 𝑦 = 𝐹(ℎ) [4]
c) 𝑃(2 ≤ 𝐻 ≤ 3.5) [2]

SOLUTION

ℎ 2
a) 3
−3=𝜎 and 𝜎 = 2 − 𝛽ℎ
3 2 1
− =𝛼 = 2 − 𝛽(5)
3 3 3

1 5
𝜎= 5𝛽 = 3
3
1
𝛽=
3

ℎ 2
−3 2≤ℎ≤3
3
1
3≤ℎ≤5
b) 𝑓(ℎ) = 3
1
2 − 3ℎ 5≤ℎ≤6
{0 otherwise

𝑡 ℎ 2 1 ℎ2 2 𝑡
1st Row; ∫2 ( − ) 𝑑ℎ = [(( ) − ℎ)]
3 3 3 2 3 2
2 𝑡2 2
= [− 3 − ( 6 − 3 𝑡)]
2 𝑡2 2
= 3𝑡 − −3 [A sketch of this graph, shows that the area
6

is below the x-axis yet area cannot be

for instance (-A units 2 )]

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2 𝑡2 2 𝑡2 2 2
Therefore from 1st Row we get; − [3 𝑡 − − 3] = + 3− 3𝑡
6 6

𝑡1 1 𝑡
2nd Row; ∫3 3 𝑑ℎ = [3 ℎ]
3
3 1
= [3 − 3 𝑡] [A sketch of this graph, shows that the area

is below the x-axis yet area cannot be

for instance (-A units 2 )]

3 1 1
Therefore from 2nd Row we get; − [3 − 3 𝑡] = −1 + 3 𝑡

𝑡 1 1 ℎ2 𝑡
3rd Row; ∫5 (2 − 3 ℎ) 𝑑ℎ = [2ℎ − 3 ( 2 )]
5
35 1
= [ 6 − (2𝑡 − 6 𝑡 2 )]
1 35
= [6 𝑡 2 − 2𝑡 + ] [A sketch of this graph from 5 to 6,
6

shows that the area

is below the x-axis yet area cannot be

for instance (-A units 2 )]

1 35 1 35
Therefore from 3rd Row we get; − [6 𝑡 2 − 2𝑡 + ] = − 6 𝑡 2 + 2𝑡 −
6 6

Now, 1st Row, then 1st Row + 2nd Row, then finally 1st Row + 2nd Row + 3rd Row
Will give us the cumulative distribution function, 𝐹(ℎ).
In general, cumulative means incorporating all data up to the last!

Therefore,

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2 ℎ2 2
− ℎ+ + 2≤ℎ≤3
3 6 3
2 32 2 1
(− (3) + + ) + (−1 + ℎ) 3≤ℎ≤5
3 6 3 3
𝐹(ℎ) =
2 32 2 1 1 35
(− (3) + + ) + (−1 + (5)) + (− ℎ2 + 2ℎ − ) 5≤ℎ≤6
3 6 3 3 6 6
1 ℎ≥6
{

2 ℎ2 2
− ℎ+ + 2≤ℎ≤3
3 6 3
5 1
∴ 𝐹(ℎ) = − 6 + 3 ℎ 3≤ℎ≤5
1
− ℎ2 + 2ℎ − 5 5≤ℎ≤6
6
{ 1 ℎ≥6

Now, the sketch of the graph, 𝐹(ℎ) is;

𝑦 = 𝐹(ℎ)
𝑦

(6; 1)
1
(5; 0.833)
0.833
1
(3; )
1 6
6

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 ℎ

1
c) Ans. (= 3) [integrate]

6. A random sample of St Dominic`s mathematics students marks for end of term test
are shown below.

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67 76 85 42 93 48 93 46 52
72 77 53 41 48 86 78 56 80
70 70 66 62 54 85 60 58 43
58 74 44 52 74 52 82 78 47
66 50 67 87 78 86 94 63 72
63 44 47 57 68 81

a) Contract a stem a leaf diagram to represent these data. [6]

b) Find the median and the quartiles for this distribution. [6]
c) Draw a box plot to represent these data. [4]
d) Give one advantage of using
i) a stem and leaf diagram
ii) a box plot,
to illustrate data such as that given above. [2]

SOLUTION

a) stem leaf
4 1234467788
5 0 2 2 23 4 6 7 8 8
6 023366778
7 00224467888
8 01255667
9 334

b) Q2 = 66 miles , Q1 = 52 miles, Q3 = 𝟕𝟖 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞s

c)

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40 50 60 70 80 90 [𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 (𝑚𝑖𝑙𝑒𝑠)]

d) Keeps original data

Shows how symmetrical the data is.

7. Calculate the equation of the regression line 𝑥 on 𝑦 for the following distribution,

𝑥 22 36 25 41 35 40
𝑦 78 70 65 58 48 42

and the product-moment correlation coefficient, (𝑟) and comment your value. [7]

SOLUTION

The equation of the line required can be written in the form;

𝑆𝑥𝑦
𝑥 = 𝑎 + 𝑏𝑦 where 𝑎 = 𝑥 − 𝑏𝑦̅ and 𝑏 = .
𝑆𝑦𝑦

So, the equation of the regression line X on Y is; (𝑥 − 𝑥 ) = 𝑏(𝑦 − 𝑦̅)

𝑛∑𝑥𝑦−∑𝑥∑𝑦
𝑏=
𝑛∑𝑦 2 −(∑𝑦)2

6(11599)−(199)(361)
𝑏=
6(22641)−(361)2

449
𝑏=−
1105

𝑏 = −0.4063
449
(𝑥 − 33.16666667) = − (𝑦 − 60.16666667)
1105

449
𝑥 = − 1105 𝑦 + 57.61447964

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𝒙 = −𝟎. 𝟒𝟎𝟔𝟑𝒚 + 𝟓𝟕. 𝟔𝟏𝟒𝟓

Now, the product-moment correlation coefficient, (𝑟) is;

𝑛∑𝑥𝑦 − ∑𝑥∑𝑦
𝑟=
√𝑛∑𝑥 2 − (∑𝑥)2 × √𝑛∑𝑦 2 − (∑𝑦)2

6(11599) − (199)(361)
𝑟=
√6(6911) − (199)2 × √6(22641) − (361)2

𝑟 = −0.6993760986
𝒓 = −𝟎. 𝟕𝟎 (2s.f)
There is a strong negative correlation between the 𝑥 and 𝑦 values.

8.
a) In a certain country, 68% of households have a printer. Find the probability
that, in a random sample of 8 households, 5, 6 or 7 households have a
printer.. [4]
b) Use an approximation to find the probability that, in a random sample of 500
households, more than 337 households have a printer. [4]
c) Justify your use of the approximation in part (b). [1]

SOLUTION

a) Let X be the households with printers, with parameter 𝑝 = 0.68 and 𝑛 = 8

Then, 𝑿~𝑩𝒊𝒏(𝟖, 𝟎. 𝟔𝟖)

Now, 𝑃(5, 6 or 7) = 85𝐶(0.68)5 (0.32)3 + 86𝐶 (0.68)6 (0.32)2 + 87𝐶(0.68)7 (0.32)1

= 0.722

b) Since, 𝑛𝑝 = 500(0.68) = 340 > 5 and 𝑛𝑞 = 500(0.32) = 160 > 5

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Then, 𝑋~𝑁(𝑛𝑝, 𝑛𝑝𝑞)

𝑋~𝑁(340, 108.8)

𝑃(𝑋 > 337) will be 𝑃(𝑋 > 337.5) [using continuity correction]

337.5−340
𝑃(𝑋 > 337.5) = 𝑃 (𝑧 > )
√108.8

= 𝑃(𝑧 > −0.2396)

= ∅(0.2396) [From tables]

= 0.595

c) Since, 𝑛𝑝 = 500(0.68) = 340 > 5 and 𝑛𝑞 = 500(0.32) = 160 > 5

9. In a golf tournament, the number of times in a day that a ‘hole-in-one’ is scored is

denoted by the variable X, which has a Poisson distribution with mean 0.15. Mr
Kuna offers to pay $200 each time that a hole-in-one is scored during 5 days of play.
Find the expectation and variance of the amount that Mr Kuna pays. [4]

SOLUTION

𝑋~𝑃𝑜(0.15) in a day.
So, for 5 days 𝑋~𝑃𝑜(5 × 0.15) …
Then the expectation of the amount that Mr Kuna pays is;
(0.75 × 200) = $ 150

And the variance is;

(2002 × 0.75) = $ 30 000

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10. In the past, the flight time, in hours, for a particular flight has had mean 6.20 and
standard deviation 0.80. Some new regulations are introduced. In order to test
whether these new regulations have had any effect upon flight times, the mean flight
time for a random sample of 40 of these flights is found.

a) State what is meant by a Type I error in this context. [2]

b) The mean time for the sample of 40 flights is found to be 5.98 hours.
Assuming that the standard deviation of flight times is still 0.80 hours, test at
the 5% significance level whether the population mean flight time has
changed. [4]
c) State, with a reason, which of the errors, Type I or Type II, might have been
made in your answer to part (b). [2]
SOLUTION
a) Conclude flight times affected when in fact they have not been.

b) Let X be the flight time

Let the population mean be 𝜇 and the population standard deviation be 𝜎.
H0 ; 𝜇 = 6.2
H0 ; 𝜇 ≠ 6.2

So, if H0 is true, then 𝑋~𝑀(6.2, 0.802 )

95%
Use a two tailed test, at 5% level of significance.
So, we reject H0 if 𝑍𝑐𝑎𝑙 < −1.96 or 𝑍𝑐𝑎𝑙 > 1.96
𝑋̅ −𝜇 2.5% 2.5%
Now, 𝑍𝑐𝑎𝑙 = 𝜎
√𝑛

5.98−6.2
∴ 𝑍𝑐𝑎𝑙 = 0.80
√40

= −1.739252713 -1.96 -1.74 0 1.96

Since 𝑍𝑐𝑎𝑙 > −1.96, there is no evidence that flight times are affected at 5% level
of significance.

c) H0 was not rejected, hence type II error.

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11.
a) A petrol station finds that its daily sales, in litres, are normally distributed
with mean 4520 and standard deviation 560.

i) Find on how many days of the year (365 days) the daily sales can be
expected to exceed 3900 litres. [4]

The daily sales at another petrol station are X litres, where X is normally
distributed with mean 𝑚 and standard deviation 560. It is given that
𝑃(𝑋 > 8000) = 0.122.

ii) Find the value of 𝑚. [3]

iii) Find the probability that daily sales at this petrol station exceed 8000
litres on fewer than 2 of 6 randomly chosen days. [3]

b) The random variable Y is normally distributed with mean 𝜇 and standard

2
deviation 𝜎. Given that 𝜎 = 3 𝜇, find the probability that a random value of Y

is less than 2𝜇. [3]

SOLUTION

a)
i. 𝑋~𝑁(4520, 5202 ) [let X be the daily sales of a petrol station]
3900−4520
𝑃(𝑋 > 3900) = 𝑃 (𝑧 > )
560

𝑃(𝑧 > −1.107)

= ∅(1.107)
= 0.8657
Therefore number of days is; 365 × 0.8657 ≈ 315 days.

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ii. Since, 𝑃(𝑋 > 8000) = 0.122

𝑚−8000
Then, 𝑃 (𝑧 > ) = 0.122
560

∴ 𝑧 = 1.165
8000−𝑚
1.165 = 560

𝑚 = 7250

iii. Now, 𝑋~𝐵(6, 0.122)

Therefore, 𝑃(𝑋 < 2) = (0.878)6 + 61𝐶 (0.122)1 (0.878)5
= 0.84 (2s.f)

b) 𝑌~𝑁(𝜇, 𝜎)
2 2
Given that 𝜎 = 3 𝜇, then 𝑌~𝑁 (𝜇, 3 𝜇)

2𝜇−𝜇
𝑃(𝑌 < 2𝜇) = 𝑃 (𝑧 < 2 )
𝜇
3

= 𝑃(𝑧 < 1.5)

= 0.933

12. A firm of solicitors claims that, on average, interviews with clients last 50 minutes. A
random sample of 15 interviews is chosen, and the time taken for each interview, 𝑥
minutes, is noted. The results are summarized by ∑𝑥 = 746 and ∑𝑥 2 = 37 180.
Assuming that the time for an interview has a normal distribution, determine at 5%
significance level, whether the firm is overstating the average interview. [6]

SOLUTION

Let X be the time taken on interviews with clients.

Let the population mean be 𝜇, and the population standard deviation be 𝜎.

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∑𝑥 746
𝑥= = = 49.73333333
𝑛 15

1 (∑𝑥)2
𝜎̂ 2 = 𝑛−1 (∑𝑥 2 − )
𝑛
1 (746)2
= 15−1 (37 180 − )
15
592
= 105 = 5.638095238

H0 ; 𝜇 = 50
H0 ; 𝜇 < 50

If H0 is true, and since 𝑛 is small and also 𝜎 2 is unknown, then the test statistics is T,
𝑋̅ −𝜇
where 𝑇 = ̂
𝜎 and also, 𝑇~𝑡(𝑛 − 1)
√𝑛

𝑋̅ −50
i.e. 𝑇 = and 𝑇~𝑡(14)
√
5.638095238 𝑇~𝑡(14)
15

Use a one-tailed test (upper tail) at 5% level.

5%
So we reject H0 if the test value of 𝑡 < −1.761
49.73333333−50
𝑡= 5.638095238
= −0.4349593799
√
15
-1.761 -0.43 0

Since, 𝑡 > −1.761, we fail to reject H0 at 5% level of significance and hence conclude
that the solicitors claim is upheld.

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13. The following data give the heights in centimeters of 100 male students.

Height (cm) Frequency

155 − 160 5
161 − 166 17
167 − 172 38
173 − 178 25
179 − 184 9
185 − 190 6

Find the expected frequencies for a normal distribution having the same mean and
standard deviation as the data given, and test the goodness of fit, using a 5% level of
significance. [13]

SOLUTION

Height (cm) Mid-points (𝑥) Frequency (𝑦)

154.5 − 160.5 157.5 5

160.5 − 166.5 163.5 17
166.5 − 172.5 169.5 38
172.5 − 178.5 175.5 25
178.5 − 184.5 181.5 9
184.5 − 190.5 187.5 6

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𝜇 = 𝑥 = 171.54
𝜎̂ 2 = 7.1462641232 [from the calculator]

H0 ; 𝑋~𝑁(171.54; 7.1462 )
H0 ; 𝑋 is not distributed this way.

Probabilities,
154.5−171.54 160.5−171.54
𝑃(154.5 < 𝑋 < 160.5) = 𝑃 ( 7.146264123 < 𝑧 < )
7.146264123

= 𝑃(−2.384 < 𝑧 < −1.545)

= ∅(2.384) − ∅(1.545)
= 0.9914 − 0.9388
= 0.0526 × 100 = 5.26

160.5−171.54 166.5−171.54
𝑃(160.5 < 𝑋 < 166.5) = 𝑃 ( 7.146264123 < 𝑧 < )
7.146264123

= 𝑃(−1.545 < 𝑧 < −0.705)

= ∅(1.545) − ∅(0.705)
= 0.9388 − 0.7595
= 0.1793 × 100 = 17.93

166.5−171.54 172.5−171.54
𝑃(166.5 < 𝑋 < 172.5) = 𝑃 ( 7.146264123 < 𝑧 < )
7.146264123

= 𝑃(−0.705 < 𝑧 < 0.134)

= ∅(0.705) + ∅(0.134) − 1
= 0.7595 + 0.5533 − 1
= 0.3128 × 100 = 31.28

172.5−171.54 178.5−171.54
𝑃(172.5 < 𝑋 < 178.5) = 𝑃 ( 7.146264123 < 𝑧 < )
7.146264123

= 𝑃(0.134 < 𝑧 < 0.974)

= ∅(0.974) − ∅(0.134)

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= 0.8350 − 0.5533
= 0.2817 × 100 = 28.17

178.5−171.54 184.5−171.54
𝑃(178.5 < 𝑋 < 184.5) = 𝑃 ( 7.146264123 < 𝑧 < )
7.146264123

= 𝑃(0.974 < 𝑧 < 1.814)

= ∅(1.814) − ∅(0.974)
= 0.9652 − 0.8350
= 0.1302 × 100 = 13.02

184.5−171.54 190.5−171.54
𝑃(184.5 < 𝑋 < 190.5) = 𝑃 ( 7.146264123 < 𝑧 < )
7.146264123

= 𝑃(1.814 < 𝑧 < 2.653)

= ∅(2.653) − ∅(1.814)
= 0.9960 − 0.9652
= 0.0308 × 100 = 3.08

Height (cm) Mid-points (𝑥) Frequency (𝑦) Expected frequencies (E)

(Observed) (O)

154.5 − 160.5 157.5 5 5.26

160.5 − 166.5 163.5 17 17.93
166.5 − 172.5 169.5 38 31.28
172.5 − 178.5 175.5 25 28.17
178.5 − 184.5 181.5 9 13.02
184.5 − 190.5 187.5 6 3.08

Degrees of freedom, (𝑣)

There are 5 classes.
There are 3 restrictions namely;
 ∑E = 100
 The mean of the distribution has been estimated from the data.
 The variance of the normal distribution has been estimated from the
data.

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Therefore, 𝑣 = 5 − 3 = 2, hence we consider the 𝑋 2 (2) distribution.

2
Test at 5% level of significance, so rejection region is 𝑋5% = 5.991.
2
Therefore, we reject H0 if 𝑋𝑐𝑎𝑙 > 5.991

O E (𝑂 − 𝐸)2
𝐸
5 5.26 0.01285171103
17 17.93 0.04823759063
38 31.28 1.443682864
25 28.17 0.3567234647
15 16.1 0.0751552795

(𝑂 − 𝐸)2
∑ = 1.93665091
∑𝑂 = 100 ∑𝐸 = 100 𝐸

2
Since, 𝑋𝑐𝑎𝑙 = 1.94 < 5.991 we fail to reject H0 , and hence conclude that data follows
a normal distribution i.e. 𝑋~𝑁(171.54; 7.1462 ), at 5% level of significance.

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