Pulse Rates of Men A simple random sample of 40 men results in a standard deviation of 10.3 beats per minute (based on Data Set 1 in Appendix: Data Sets). The normal range of pulse rates of adults is typically given as 60 to 100 beats per minute. If the range rule of thumb is applied to that normal range, the result is a standard deviation of 10 beats per minute.

Use the sample results with a 0.05 significance level to test the claim that pulse rates of men have a standard deviation equal to 10 beats per minute.