Question: 17. Assume that a simple random sample has been selected from a normally distributed population and test the given claim. State the final conclusion that

17. Assume that a simple random sample has been selected from a normally distributed population and test the given claim. State the final conclusion that addresses the original claim and select four correct choices. A manufacturer uses a new production method to produce steel rods. A random sample of 17 steel rods resulted in lengths with a standard deviation of 2.1 cm. At the 0.10 significance level, test the claim that the new production method has lengths with a standard deviation different from 3.5 cm, which was the standard deviation for the old method.

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