For each test below, follow the following steps.
(1) state the hypotheses,
(2) formulate an analysis plan
(3) analyze sample data
(4) interpret the results
You may use the TI-83 to calculate the test statistic and p-value,
but be sure you indicate which test you are using.
Test V – Pulse Rates and Fright
In a statistics class, 13 students took their pulse rates before and after being frightened. The frightening event was having the teacher scream and run from one side of the room to the other The pulse rates (beats per minute) of the students before and after the scream were obtained and are shown below. Treat this as if it were a random sample of community college students. Test the hypothesis that the mean of students’ pulse rates was higher after a fright, using a significance level of 0.05.
Student |
|
Pulse Before |
Pulse After |
64 |
68 |
100 |
112 |
80 |
84 |
60 |
68 |
92 |
104 |
80 |
92 |
68 |
72 |
Student |
|
Pulse Before |
Pulse After |
84 |
88 |
80 |
80 |
68 |
92 |
60 |
76 |
68 |
72 |
68 |
72 |
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