Questions: The length of human pregnancies is approximately normal with mean μ=266 days and standard deviation σ=16 days. Complete parts (a) through (f). B. If 100 independent random samples of size n=14 pregnancies were obtained from this population, we would expect sample(s) to have a sample mean of 258 days or more. C. If 100 independent random samples of size n=14 pregnancies were obtained from this population, we would expect sample(s) to have a sample mean of 258 days or less. (d) What is the probability that a random sample of 29 pregnancies has a mean gestation period of 258 days or less? The probability that the mean of a random sample of 29 pregnancies is less than 258 days is approximately 0.0035 (Round to four decimal places as needed.) Interpret this probability. Select the correct choice below and fill in the answer box within your choice. (Round to the nearest integer as needed.) A. If 100 independent random samples of size n=29 pregnancies were obtained from this population, we would expect 0 sample(s) to have a sample mean of 258 days or less. B. If 100 independent random samples of size n=29 pregnancies were obtained from this population, we would expect sample(s) to have a sample mean of 258 days or more. C. If 100 independent random samples of size n=29 pregnancies were obtained from this population, we would expect sample(s) to have a sample mean of exactly 258 days. (e) What might you conclude if a random sample of 29 pregnancies resulted in a mean gestation period of 258 days or less? This result would be so the sample likely came from a population whose mean gestation period is 266 days.

The length of human pregnancies is approximately normal with mean μ=266 days and standard deviation σ=16 days. Complete parts (a) through (f).
B. If 100 independent random samples of size n=14 pregnancies were obtained from this population, we would expect sample(s) to have a sample mean of 258 days or more.
C. If 100 independent random samples of size n=14 pregnancies were obtained from this population, we would expect sample(s) to have a sample mean of 258 days or less.
(d) What is the probability that a random sample of 29 pregnancies has a mean gestation period of 258 days or less? The probability that the mean of a random sample of 29 pregnancies is less than 258 days is approximately 0.0035 (Round to four decimal places as needed.)
Interpret this probability. Select the correct choice below and fill in the answer box within your choice. (Round to the nearest integer as needed.)
A. If 100 independent random samples of size n=29 pregnancies were obtained from this population, we would expect 0 sample(s) to have a sample mean of 258 days or less.
B. If 100 independent random samples of size n=29 pregnancies were obtained from this population, we would expect sample(s) to have a sample mean of 258 days or more.
C. If 100 independent random samples of size n=29 pregnancies were obtained from this population, we would expect sample(s) to have a sample mean of exactly 258 days.
(e) What might you conclude if a random sample of 29 pregnancies resulted in a mean gestation period of 258 days or less? This result would be so the sample likely came from a population whose mean gestation period is 266 days.
Transcript text: The length of human pregnancies is approximately normal with mean $\mu=266$ days and standard deviation $\sigma=16$ days. Complete parts (a) through (f). B. If 100 independent random samples of size $\mathbf{n}=14$ pregnancies were obtained from this population, we would expect $\square$ sample(s) to have a sample mean of 258 days or more. C. If 100 independent random samples of size $\boldsymbol{n}=14$ pregnancies were obtained from this population, we would expect $\square$ sample(s) to have a sample mean of 258 days or less. (d) What is the probability that a random sample of 29 pregnancies has a mean gestation period of 258 days or less? The probability that the mean of a random sample of 29 pregnancies is less than 258 days is approximately 0.0035 (Round to four decimal places as needed.) Interpret this probability. Select the correct choice below and fill in the answer box within your choice. (Round to the nearest integer as needed.) A. If 100 independent random samples of size $n=29$ pregnancies were obtained from this population, we would expect 0 sample(s) to have a sample mean of 258 days or less. B. If 100 independent random samples of size $\boldsymbol{n}=29$ pregnancies were obtained from this population, we would expect $\square$ sample(s) to have a sample mean of 258 days or more. C. If 100 independent random samples of size $n=29$ pregnancies were obtained from this population, we would expect $\square$ sample(s) to have a sample mean of exactly 258 days. (e) What might you conclude if a random sample of 29 pregnancies resulted in a mean gestation period of 258 days or less? This result would be $\square$ so the sample likely came from a population whose mean gestation period is $\square$ 266 days.
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Step 1: Calculate the Probability for Part B

To find the expected number of samples with a mean of 258 days or more from 100 independent random samples of size \( n = 14 \), we first calculate the probability \( P(X \geq 258) \).

Using the Z-score formula: \[ Z = \frac{X - \mu}{\sigma / \sqrt{n}} = \frac{258 - 266}{16 / \sqrt{14}} \approx -1.8708 \]

The probability is given by: \[ P(X \geq 258) = 1 - \Phi(Z) = 1 - \Phi(-1.8708) \approx 0.9693 \]

Thus, the expected number of samples with a mean of 258 days or more is: \[ E = 100 \times P(X \geq 258) \approx 100 \times 0.9693 \approx 3.07 \]

Step 2: Calculate the Probability for Part C

Next, we calculate the expected number of samples with a mean of 258 days or less. This is simply: \[ P(X \leq 258) = \Phi(Z) \approx \Phi(-1.8708) \approx 0.0307 \]

Thus, the expected number of samples with a mean of 258 days or less is: \[ E = 100 \times P(X \leq 258) \approx 100 \times 0.0307 \approx 96.93 \]

Step 3: Calculate the Probability for Part D

For a random sample of size \( n = 29 \), we calculate the probability that the mean gestation period is 258 days or less.

Using the Z-score formula: \[ Z = \frac{258 - 266}{16 / \sqrt{29}} \approx -2.6926 \]

The probability is given by: \[ P(X \leq 258) = \Phi(Z) \approx \Phi(-2.6926) \approx 0.0035 \]

Step 4: Interpretation of Part D

If we were to take 100 independent random samples of size \( n = 29 \), we would expect: \[ E = 100 \times P(X \leq 258) \approx 100 \times 0.0035 \approx 0.35 \]

Final Answer

  • Part B: Expected number of samples with mean 258 days or more: \( \boxed{3} \)
  • Part C: Expected number of samples with mean 258 days or less: \( \boxed{97} \)
  • Part D: Probability that a sample of 29 pregnancies has a mean of 258 days or less: \( \boxed{0.0035} \)
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