How much should a healthy kitten weigh? A healthy 10-week-old (domestic) kitten should weigh an average of

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How much should a healthy kitten weigh? A healthy 10-week-old (domestic) kitten should weigh an average of μ = 24.5 ounces with a (95% of data) range from 14 to 35 ounces. Let x be a random variable that represents the weight (in ounces) of a healthy 10-week-old kitten. Assume that x has a distribution that is approximately normal.
(a) Estimate the standard deviation of the x distribution.
(b)
What is the probability that a healthy 10-week-old kitten will weigh less than 14 ounces?
(c) What is the probability that a healthy 10-week-old kitten will weigh more than 33 ounces?
(d) What is the probability that a healthy 10-week-old kitten will weigh between 14 and 33 ounces?
(e) A kitten whose weight is in the bottom 10% of the probability distribution of weights is called undernourished. What is the cutoff point for the weight of an undernourished kitten?
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Understanding Basic Statistics

ISBN: 9781111827021

6th Edition

Authors: Charles Henry Brase, Corrinne Pellillo Brase

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