12. A random sample is selected from a normal population with a mean of 40 and a...

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12. A random sample is selected from a normal population with a mean of 40 and a standard deviation of  10.

After a treatment is administered to the individuals in the sample, the sample mean is found to be M 42.

a. How large a sample is necessary for this sample mean to be statistically significant? Assume a twotailed test with  = .05

b. If the sample mean were M 41, what sample size is needed to be significant for a two-tailed test with

 = .05.

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Essentials Of Statistics For The Behavioral Sciences

ISBN: 9780495812203

7th Edition

Authors: Frederick J. Gravetter, Larry B. Wallnau

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