A random sample of 100 people was taken and their heights (in cm) were measured. The sample had a mean height of 165 cm with a standard deviation of 8 cm. Calculate the 95% confidence interval for the mean height of the population.
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• Sample size (n) = 100 • Sample mean (x̄) = 165 cm • Sample standard deviation (s) = 8 cm Show more…
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