Question

Show all five steps in your analysis. To get full credit you must label the CV (Critical Value) and TV (Test value) in your drawing. Use the p-value for making your decision.

A trainer claims that marathon runner’s maximal volume oxygen uptake is greater than the average athlete. The average athlete has an average maximal volume oxygen uptake of 37.8 ml/kg. A random sample of 18 marathon runners has a mean of 41.2 and a standard deviation of 5.8 ml/kg. Test this claim at an alpha level of .05.

What type of test are you going to perform?

Answer 1

Conclusion: There is evidence to conclude that marathon runner’s maximal volume oxygen uptake is greater than the average athlete.