Question

Exercises $20.46-20.58$ require the use of a computer and software. Use a $5 \%$ significance level unless specified otherwise. 20.54 XR20-54 High levels of cholesterol can lead to heart attacks. For those with very high levels (above $7.5 \mathrm{mmol} / \mathrm{L}$ ), doctors prescribe drugs to reduce cholesterol levels. A pharmaceutical company has recently developed four such drugs. An experiment was conducted to determine whether any differences exist in their benefits. The company selected 25 groups of four men, each of whom Because there are no national or regional standards, it is difficult for university admission committees to compare graduates of different high schools. University administrators have noted that an $80 \%$ average at a high school with low standards may be equivalent to a $70 \%$ average at another school with higher standards of grading. In an effort to more equitably compare applications, a pilot study was initiated. Random samples were drawn of students who had been admitted the previous year from four local high schools. All the students entered the business program with averages between $70 \%$ and $80 \%$. Their average grades in the first year at the university were computed. Can the university admissions officer conclude that there are differences in grading standards between the four high schools? (This exercise is identical to Exercise 15.14 except for the data.)

   Exercises $20.46-20.58$ require the use of a computer and software. Use a $5 \%$ significance level unless specified otherwise.
20.54 XR20-54 High levels of cholesterol can lead to heart attacks. For those with very high levels (above $7.5 \mathrm{mmol} / \mathrm{L}$ ), doctors prescribe drugs to reduce cholesterol levels. A pharmaceutical company has recently developed four such drugs. An experiment was conducted to determine whether any differences exist in their benefits. The company selected 25 groups of four men, each of whom
Because there are no national or regional standards, it is difficult for university admission committees to compare graduates of different high schools. University administrators have noted that an $80 \%$ average at a high school with low standards may be equivalent to a $70 \%$ average at another school with higher standards of grading. In an effort to more equitably compare applications, a pilot study was initiated. Random samples were drawn of students who had been admitted the previous year from four local high schools. All the students entered the business program with averages between $70 \%$ and $80 \%$. Their average grades in the first year at the university were computed. Can the university admissions officer conclude that there are differences in grading standards between the four high schools? (This exercise is identical to Exercise 15.14 except for the data.)
Show more…
Statistics for Management and Economics + XLSTAT Bind-in
Statistics for Management and Economics + XLSTAT Bind-in
Gerald Keller 8th Edition
Chapter 20, Problem 53 ↓

Instant Answer

verified

Step 1

This is assessed by comparing the first-year university grades of students from these schools, all of whom had high school averages between 70% and 80%.  Show more…

Show all steps

lock
AceChat toggle button
Close icon
Ace pointing down

Please give Ace some feedback

Your feedback will help us improve your experience

Thumb up icon Thumb down icon
Thanks for your feedback!
Profile picture
Exercises $20.46-20.58$ require the use of a computer and software. Use a $5 \%$ significance level unless specified otherwise. 20.54 XR20-54 High levels of cholesterol can lead to heart attacks. For those with very high levels (above $7.5 \mathrm{mmol} / \mathrm{L}$ ), doctors prescribe drugs to reduce cholesterol levels. A pharmaceutical company has recently developed four such drugs. An experiment was conducted to determine whether any differences exist in their benefits. The company selected 25 groups of four men, each of whom Because there are no national or regional standards, it is difficult for university admission committees to compare graduates of different high schools. University administrators have noted that an $80 \%$ average at a high school with low standards may be equivalent to a $70 \%$ average at another school with higher standards of grading. In an effort to more equitably compare applications, a pilot study was initiated. Random samples were drawn of students who had been admitted the previous year from four local high schools. All the students entered the business program with averages between $70 \%$ and $80 \%$. Their average grades in the first year at the university were computed. Can the university admissions officer conclude that there are differences in grading standards between the four high schools? (This exercise is identical to Exercise 15.14 except for the data.)
Close icon
Play audio
Feedback
Powered by NumerAI
*

Labs

-

Want to see this concept in action?

NEW

Explore this concept interactively to see how it behaves as you change inputs.

View Labs

*

Key Concepts

-
Experimental Design and Random Sampling
Experimental design refers to the planning of experiments in such a way as to ensure that data obtained can be analyzed to yield valid and objective conclusions. Random sampling is a fundamental component of experimental design; it helps ensure that the groups being compared are representative of the populations, reducing bias and enhancing the reliability of the statistical conclusions drawn from the experiment.
F-test
The F-test is a statistical test used in ANOVA to compare the variances between groups. It calculates the ratio of the variance between group means to the variance within the groups. A large F statistic indicates that the variation between groups is more than what would be expected by random chance, suggesting differences in group means.
Hypothesis Testing
Hypothesis testing is a formal procedure used to decide whether there is enough evidence in a sample of data to infer that a certain condition holds for the entire population. In the context of comparing multiple groups, the null hypothesis typically states that all group means are equal, while the alternative hypothesis suggests that at least one group mean differs.
Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)
ANOVA is a statistical method used to compare the means of three or more independent groups to determine if at least one group mean is statistically different from the others. It works by partitioning the overall variability in the data into variability between groups and variability within groups, and then uses an F-test to assess whether the between-group variability exceeds what would be expected by chance.
Significance Level
The significance level, often denoted by alpha (?), is the threshold used to determine whether a test statistic is extreme enough to reject the null hypothesis. For instance, a 5% significance level implies that there is a 5% risk of rejecting the null hypothesis when it is actually true, which defines the criteria for making statistical decisions.

*

Recommended Videos

-
recently-matthew-35-years-old-had-gone-for-a-blood-test-and-found-that-his-cholesterol-level-was-102-mmoll-he-could-not-recall-if-he-has-his-cholesterol-level-checked-and-normal-at-a-medical-90777

Recently, Matthew (35 years old) had gone for a blood test and found that his cholesterol level was 10.2 mmol/L. He could not recall if he had his cholesterol level checked and normal at a medical examination at work in his early twenties. He had succeeded in losing 3 kg for the past few months with diet, however, his cholesterol level remained unchanged. Over the preceding 2 years, he was tired and stressed about work. His attending doctor, who felt that he was depressed, had been treating him with antidepressants with little benefit. Matthew had stopped playing soccer because his muscles ached on exertion. Over this period, he had put on 20 kg. Analyze the following results. (5 marks) Serum Result Reference range Cholesterol 10.2 5.2 mmol/L Triglyceride 1.1 0.6 – 1.7 mmol/L HDL 1.0 0.5 – 1.6 mmol/L TSH 256 0.2 – 4.5 U/L FT4 <6 9 – 21 pmol/L CK 12330 30 – 200 U/L Na 129 132 – 144 mmol/L Suppose that Matthew was treated with thyroxine, describe how this hormone helps to improve his condition. (2 marks) Six-year-old Tammy was admitted to the hospital due to hyperventilation after she drank an unknown substance found in her father's garage. Laboratory investigation gave the results as shown below: Serum Result Reference range Sodium 134 mmol/L 132 – 144 Potassium 6.1 mmol/L 3.5 – 5.0 Chloride 94 mmol/L 95 – 108 HCO3- 10 mmol/L 24 – 29 Urea 4.2 mmol/L 2.7 – 7.5 pH 7.20 7.35 – 7.45 pCO2 3.2 kPa 4.7 – 6.0 pO2 13.2 kPa 12 – 14.6 State the type of acid-base disorder present and interpret your answer. (2, 2 marks) Justify if there is any compensation for (ii). (3 marks) Explain what the other laboratory investigations indicate. (4 marks)

Need help? Use Ace
Ace is your personal tutor. It breaks down any question with clear steps so you can learn.
Start Using Ace
Ace is your personal tutor for learning
Step-by-step explanations
Instant summaries
Summarize YouTube videos
Understand textbook images or PDFs
Study tools like quizzes and flashcards
Listen to your notes as a podcast
Continue solving this problem
Create a free account to:
  • View full step-by-step solution
  • Ask follow-up questions with Ace AI
  • Save progress and study later
Continue Free
Numerade

Get step-by-step video solution
from top educators

Continue with Clever
or



By creating an account, you agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
Already have an account? Log In

A free answer
just for you

Watch the video solution with this free unlock.

Numerade

Log in to watch this video
...and 100,000,000 more!


EMAIL

PASSWORD

OR
Continue with Clever