Allen's hummingbird (Selasphorus sasin) has been studied by zoologist Bill Alther.† Suppose a small group of 14 Allen's hummingbirds has been under study in Arizona. The average weight for these birds is x = 3.15 grams. Based on previous studies, we can assume that the weights of Allen's hummingbirds have a normal distribution, with σ = 0.26 gram.
(d) Find the sample size necessary for an 80% confidence level
with a maximal margin of error E = 0.06 for the
mean weights of the hummingbirds. (Round up to the nearest whole
number.)
Solution :
Given that,
standard deviation =s = =0.26
Margin of error = E = 0.06
At 80% confidence level the z is ,
= 1 - 80% = 1 - 0.80 = 0.20
/ 2 =0.10
Z/2 = Z0.10= 1.28 Using z table )
sample size = n = [Z/2* / E] 2
n = ( 1.28*0.26 / 0.06)2
n =30.7655
Sample size = n =31
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