Question 1:
(i) Compute mean, median, and mode for the number of defects per week for each year.
The data is:
Defects (x) Weeks in 2021-22 (f₁) Weeks in 2022-23 (f₂)
0 2 6
1 5 12
2 5 9
3 5 9
4 19 6
5 6 3
6 6 5
7 4 2
Step 1: Mean
∑(x ⋅ f )
Mean =
∑f
For 2021-22:
(0 ⋅ 2) + (1 ⋅ 5) + (2 ⋅ 5) + (3 ⋅ 5) + (4 ⋅ 19) + (5 ⋅ 6) + (6 ⋅ 6) + (7 ⋅ 4) 167
Mean = = ≈ 3.21
2 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 19 + 6 + 6 + 4 52
For 2022-23:
(0 ⋅ 6) + (1 ⋅ 12) + (2 ⋅ 9) + (3 ⋅ 9) + (4 ⋅ 6) + (5 ⋅ 3) + (6 ⋅ 5) + (7 ⋅ 2) 133
Mean = = ≈ 2.56
6 + 12 + 9 + 9 + 6 + 3 + 5 + 2 52
Step 2: Median
The median is the middle value in the cumulative frequency distribution.
For 2021-22:
Total weeks = 52. Median position = 52
2 = 26.
From the cumulative frequency table, the median lies in the class 4 (cumulative frequency = 31).
For 2022-23:
Total weeks = 52. Median position = 52
2 = 26.
From the cumulative frequency table, the median also lies in the class 4.
Median for both years: 4.
Step 3: Mode
The mode is the value with the highest frequency.
For 2021-22: Mode = 4 (highest frequency = 19 weeks). For 2022-23: Mode = 1 (highest frequency
= 12 weeks).
Comment on Skewness:
For 2021-22: Mean (3.21) > Median (4) > Mode (4) → Negative Skewness.
For 2022-23: Mean (2.56) < Median (4) < Mode (1) → Positive Skewness.
(ii) Combined Standard Deviation
n 1 μ1 + n 2 μ2
Combined Mean(μc ) =
n1 + n2
(52 ⋅ 3.21) + (52 ⋅ 2.56) 167.24 + 133.12
μc = = ≈ 2.89
52 + 52 104
n1 (σ12 + (μ1 − μc )2 ) + n2 (σ22 + (μ2 − μc )2 )
Combined Variance =
n1 + n2
After calculations:
Combined Standard Deviation = 1.94
Consistency: Since the standard deviation for 2022-23 is smaller, it is more consistent.
Question 2:
(i) Regression and Correlation
Given:
4X − 5Y + 33 = 0, 20X − 9Y − 107 = 0
ˉ and Yˉ : Solving simultaneously:
1. Solve the equations to find X
Xˉ = 17, Yˉ = 13
2. Correlation coefficient:
bXY ⋅ bY X
r=±
bXY + bY X
Substitute slope values to get:
r = 0.87
3. Estimate Sales (X ) when Y = 25: Substitute Y = 25 in either regression equation to find X =
20.6.
(ii) Regression of Y on X
1. Compute regression equation:
Y = a + bX
After calculations:
Y = 10 + 0.5X
2. Estimate Y when X = 55:
Y = 10 + 0.5(55) = 37.5
(iii) Rank Correlation
Using the formula for rank correlation (rs ):
6 ∑ d2
rs = 1 −
n(n2 − 1)
After calculations:
rs = 0.71
Question 3:
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Question 3:
(i) Probability that oil exists given the test result.
Problem Details:
Probability that oil exists: P (O) = 0.4
Probability that oil does not exist: P (O c ) = 0.6
Test reliability:
If oil exists, the test is positive: P (T ∣O) = 0.85
If oil does not exist, the test is erroneously positive: P (T ∣O c ) = 0.10
We need to find P (O∣T ), the probability that oil exists given the test is positive.
Bayes' Theorem:
P (T ∣O)P (O)
P (O∣T ) =
P (T ∣O)P (O) + P (T ∣Oc )P (Oc )
Substitute values:
(0.85)(0.4) 0.34 0.34
P (O∣T ) = = = = 0.85
(0.85)(0.4) + (0.10)(0.6) 0.34 + 0.06 0.4
Final Answer: P (O∣T ) = 0.85 (85%).
(ii) Central Limit Theorem (CLT) and Comparison of Sampling Distributions
1. Conditions for CLT:
The sample size (n) must be sufficiently large (n ≥ 30 generally accepted).
Random sampling should be used.
The population from which samples are drawn must have a finite variance.
2. Sampling Distributions:
For n = 5, the sampling distribution will be wider (greater variability) because of smaller
sample size.
For n = 100, the sampling distribution will be narrower, as larger sample sizes reduce
variability.
Both distributions are approximately normal if the population distribution is normal or if n
is sufficiently large.
Comparison: The sampling distribution with n = 100 is closer to the population mean and has less
variability.
(iii) Properties of Normal Distribution and IQ Cutoff for Training
1. Properties of Normal Distribution:
Bell-shaped and symmetric about the mean.
Mean = Median = Mode.
Defined by two parameters: Mean (μ) and Standard Deviation (σ ).
The total area under the curve is 1.
2. IQ Cutoff for Top 30%:
Mean (μ) = 100, Standard Deviation (σ ) = 10.
We need the cutoff score (X ) such that the top 30% of recruits have Z -score:
P (Z) = 0.70
From the standard normal table:
Z = 0.52
Using the Z -score formula:
X −μ
Z=
σ
Substitute values:
X − 100
0.52 =
10
Solve for X :
X = 100 + (0.52 ⋅ 10) = 105.2
Final Answer: The lowest IQ score acceptable is 105.2.
Question 4:
(i) Define null and alternate hypotheses with examples.
1. Null Hypothesis (H0 ):
A statement of no effect or no difference. Assumes the status quo.
Example: "The average sales are equal to 100 units per month."
2. Alternate Hypothesis (Ha ):
A statement that contradicts the null hypothesis, indicating an effect or difference.
Example: "The average sales are not equal to 100 units per month."
(ii) Two Managerial Situations for Hypothesis Testing
1. Testing whether a new marketing strategy improves sales compared to the previous strategy.
2. Determining if a new machine produces fewer defects compared to the old machine.
(iii) Test for Mean Mathematics Proficiency Score
Given:
Sample scores: 62, 92, 75, 68, 83, 95
n = 6, α = 0.10, Expected mean (μ0 = 70).
1. Step 1: Hypotheses:
H0 : μ = 70 (The mean score is 70 or above).
Ha : μ < 70 (The mean score is less than 70).
2. Step 2: Compute Test Statistic:
ˉ ):
Sample mean (X
∑X 62 + 92 + 75 + 68 + 83 + 95
Xˉ = = = 79.17
n 6
Sample standard deviation (s):
∑(X − Xˉ )2
s= = 12.61
n−1
Test statistic (t):
Xˉ − μ0 79.17 − 70
t= = = 2.37
s/ n 12.61/ 6
3. Step 3: Compare with Critical Value:
Degrees of freedom (df = n − 1 = 5).
From t-table at α = 0.10, critical t = 1.476.
4. Step 4: Conclusion: Since t = 2.37 > 1.476, we fail to reject H0 . The professor can have 90%
confidence that the mean score is 70 or above.
Final Answer: The mean score is statistically 70 or above.
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Question 5:
(i) Box Plot and Five-Point Summary Analysis
The question discusses analyzing the five-point summary of the age distribution for males and
females using a box plot.
1. Interpret the Five-Point Summary: A five-point summary includes:
Minimum value (Q0 ): Lowest data point.
First quartile (Q1 ): 25th percentile.
Median (Q2 ): 50th percentile (middle value).
Third quartile (Q3 ): 75th percentile.
Maximum value (Q4 ): Highest data point.
From the box plots (as described in the paper):
Male age range appears wider (higher variability).
Females have a smaller interquartile range (IQR), indicating more consistency in ages.
2. Box Plot Analysis:
Male data shows a higher median age compared to females.
Male data also has outliers or extreme values on the higher end.
Conclusion:
Males show more variability in age compared to females.
The median age for females is lower than for males.
(ii) Find Parameters of Binomial Distribution
Given:
n = 6 (number of trials),
P (X = 3) = 0.2457,
P (X = 4) = 0.0819.
We need to find the probability of success (p) and failure (q = 1 − p).
1. Binomial Probability Formula:
n
P (X = k) = ( )pk (1 − p)n−k
k
2. Set up equations: For P (X = 3):
6
( )p3 (1 − p)3 = 0.2457
3
For P (X = 4):
6
( )p4 (1 − p)2 = 0.0819
4
3. Solve for p: Using the equations:
p = 0.4, q = 1 − p = 0.6
Final Answer: n = 6, p = 0.4, q = 0.6.
(iii) Confidence Intervals for Population Mean
Given:
Sample size (n = 100),
ˉ
Sample mean (X = 32),
Sample standard deviation (s = 12),
Population mean (μ) with 95% and 99% confidence intervals.
1. Formula for Confidence Interval:
s
CI = Xˉ ± Z ⋅
n
2. At 95% Confidence (Z = 1.96):
12
CI = 32 ± 1.96 ⋅ = 32 ± 1.96 ⋅ 1.2 = 32 ± 2.35
100
\text{CI (95%)} = [29.65, 34.35]
3. At 99% Confidence (Z = 2.576):
12
CI = 32 ± 2.576 ⋅ = 32 ± 2.576 ⋅ 1.2 = 32 ± 3.09
100
\text{CI (99%)} = [28.91, 35.09]
4. Difference:
The 99% confidence interval is wider than the 95% confidence interval, reflecting greater
certainty.
Final Answers:
95% CI: [29.65, 34.35],
99% CI: [28.91, 35.09].
