hapter 6, Section 2-D, Exercise 077 Is a t-Distribution Appropriate? A sample with size n=12 has x¯=7.6 and s=1.6. The dotplot for this sample is given below.   Indicate whether or not it is appropriate to use the t-distribution.   If it is appropriate, give the degrees of freedom for the t-distribution and give the estimated standard error. If it is not appropriate, enter -1 in both of the answer fields below.

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Chapter 6, Section 2-D, Exercise 077

Is a t-Distribution Appropriate?

A sample with size n=12 has x¯=7.6 and s=1.6. The dotplot for this sample is given below.

 
Indicate whether or not it is appropriate to use the t-distribution.

 


If it is appropriate, give the degrees of freedom for the t-distribution and give the estimated standard error. If it is not appropriate, enter -1 in both of the answer fields below.

Enter the exact answer for the degrees of freedom and round your answer for the standard error to two decimal places.

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