Simple statistics problem, using the critical value method
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Simple statistics problem, using the critical value method

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can it be concluded that the average weight of a bear in Yellowstone National Park is different from 200 lb? Use the critical value method.And also...If you could also explain how you came to the conclusion of your answer that would be much appreciated.......
The health of the bear population in Yellowstone National Park is monitored by periodic measurements taken from anesthetized bears. A sample of 48 bears has a mean weight of 192.7 lb with standard deviation 15.7 lb.

a) At ∝ = .01, can it be concluded that the average weight of a bear in Yellowstone National Park is different from 200 lb? Use the critical value method.

And also...

b) Find the p-value

If you could also explain how you came to the conclusion of your answer that would be much appreciated. Thanks!

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H0: μ = 200
Ha: μ ≠ 200
Sample mean = 192.7
Standard deviation = 15.7
Standard error of mean = s / √ n
Standard error of mean = 15.7 / √ 48
SE = 15.7/6.9282
Standard error of mean 2.2661
t = (xbar- μ ) / SE
t = (192.7-200) / 2.2661
t = -3.2214

Critical t with 47 degrees of freedom at .01 level = -2.685
Compare the absolute calculated and critical values.
Calculated value > critical value, so reject the null hypothesis.
It can be concluded that the average weight of a bear in Yellowstone National Park is different from 200 lb.

b)
p-value = P( |t| > 3.2214) = .00232
(requires a statistical calculator or a software program to find the exact p-value)
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