Question 1:

(i) Compute mean, median, and mode for the number of defects per week for each year.

The data is:

Defects (x) Weeks in 2021-22 (f₁) Weeks in 2022-23 (f₂)

0 2 6

1 5 12

2 5 9

3 5 9

4 19 6

5 6 3

6 6 5

7 4 2

Step 1: Mean

∑(x ⋅ f )
Mean =
∑f
​

For 2021-22:

(0 ⋅ 2) + (1 ⋅ 5) + (2 ⋅ 5) + (3 ⋅ 5) + (4 ⋅ 19) + (5 ⋅ 6) + (6 ⋅ 6) + (7 ⋅ 4) 167
Mean = = ≈ 3.21
2 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 19 + 6 + 6 + 4 52
​ ​

For 2022-23:

(0 ⋅ 6) + (1 ⋅ 12) + (2 ⋅ 9) + (3 ⋅ 9) + (4 ⋅ 6) + (5 ⋅ 3) + (6 ⋅ 5) + (7 ⋅ 2) 133
Mean = = ≈ 2.56
6 + 12 + 9 + 9 + 6 + 3 + 5 + 2 52
​ ​

Step 2: Median

The median is the middle value in the cumulative frequency distribution.

For 2021-22:

Total weeks = 52. Median position = 52

2 ​ = 26.
From the cumulative frequency table, the median lies in the class 4 (cumulative frequency = 31).

For 2022-23:

Total weeks = 52. Median position = 52

2 ​ = 26.
From the cumulative frequency table, the median also lies in the class 4.

Median for both years: 4.

Step 3: Mode

The mode is the value with the highest frequency.

For 2021-22: Mode = 4 (highest frequency = 19 weeks). For 2022-23: Mode = 1 (highest frequency
= 12 weeks).
Comment on Skewness:

For 2021-22: Mean (3.21) > Median (4) > Mode (4) → Negative Skewness.
For 2022-23: Mean (2.56) < Median (4) < Mode (1) → Positive Skewness.

(ii) Combined Standard Deviation

n 1 μ1 + n 2 μ2
Combined Mean(μc ) =
​ ​ ​ ​

n1 + n2
​ ​

​ ​

(52 ⋅ 3.21) + (52 ⋅ 2.56) 167.24 + 133.12

μc = = ≈ 2.89
52 + 52 104
​ ​ ​

n1 (σ12 + (μ1 − μc )2 ) + n2 (σ22 + (μ2 − μc )2 )

Combined Variance =
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

n1 + n2
​

​ ​

After calculations:

Combined Standard Deviation = 1.94

Consistency: Since the standard deviation for 2022-23 is smaller, it is more consistent.

Question 2:

(i) Regression and Correlation

Given:

4X − 5Y + 33 = 0, 20X − 9Y − 107 = 0

ˉ and Yˉ : Solving simultaneously:

1. Solve the equations to find X

Xˉ = 17, Yˉ = 13
2. Correlation coefficient:

bXY ⋅ bY X
r=±
​ ​

bXY + bY X
​ ​

​ ​

Substitute slope values to get:

r = 0.87
3. Estimate Sales (X ) when Y = 25: Substitute Y = 25 in either regression equation to find X =
20.6.

(ii) Regression of Y on X

1. Compute regression equation:

Y = a + bX

After calculations:

Y = 10 + 0.5X
2. Estimate Y when X = 55:

Y = 10 + 0.5(55) = 37.5
(iii) Rank Correlation

Using the formula for rank correlation (rs ):​

6 ∑ d2
rs = 1 −
n(n2 − 1)
​ ​

After calculations:

rs = 0.71
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Question 3:
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Question 3:

(i) Probability that oil exists given the test result.

Problem Details:

Probability that oil exists: P (O) = 0.4

Probability that oil does not exist: P (O c ) = 0.6
Test reliability:

If oil exists, the test is positive: P (T ∣O) = 0.85

If oil does not exist, the test is erroneously positive: P (T ∣O c ) = 0.10

We need to find P (O∣T ), the probability that oil exists given the test is positive.

Bayes' Theorem:

P (T ∣O)P (O)
P (O∣T ) =
P (T ∣O)P (O) + P (T ∣Oc )P (Oc )

Substitute values:

(0.85)(0.4) 0.34 0.34

P (O∣T ) = = = = 0.85
(0.85)(0.4) + (0.10)(0.6) 0.34 + 0.06 0.4
​ ​ ​

Final Answer: P (O∣T ) = 0.85 (85%).

(ii) Central Limit Theorem (CLT) and Comparison of Sampling Distributions

 1. Conditions for CLT:

The sample size (n) must be sufficiently large (n ≥ 30 generally accepted).

Random sampling should be used.

The population from which samples are drawn must have a finite variance.

2. Sampling Distributions:

For n = 5, the sampling distribution will be wider (greater variability) because of smaller
sample size.

For n = 100, the sampling distribution will be narrower, as larger sample sizes reduce
variability.

Both distributions are approximately normal if the population distribution is normal or if n

is sufficiently large.

Comparison: The sampling distribution with n = 100 is closer to the population mean and has less
variability.

(iii) Properties of Normal Distribution and IQ Cutoff for Training

1. Properties of Normal Distribution:

Bell-shaped and symmetric about the mean.

Mean = Median = Mode.

Defined by two parameters: Mean (μ) and Standard Deviation (σ ).

The total area under the curve is 1.

2. IQ Cutoff for Top 30%:

Mean (μ) = 100, Standard Deviation (σ ) = 10.

We need the cutoff score (X ) such that the top 30% of recruits have Z -score:

P (Z) = 0.70
From the standard normal table:

Z = 0.52

Using the Z -score formula:

X −μ
Z=
σ
​

Substitute values:

X − 100
0.52 =
10
​

Solve for X :

X = 100 + (0.52 ⋅ 10) = 105.2

Final Answer: The lowest IQ score acceptable is 105.2.

Question 4:

(i) Define null and alternate hypotheses with examples.

 1. Null Hypothesis (H0 ): ​

A statement of no effect or no difference. Assumes the status quo.

Example: "The average sales are equal to 100 units per month."

2. Alternate Hypothesis (Ha ): ​

A statement that contradicts the null hypothesis, indicating an effect or difference.

Example: "The average sales are not equal to 100 units per month."

(ii) Two Managerial Situations for Hypothesis Testing

1. Testing whether a new marketing strategy improves sales compared to the previous strategy.

2. Determining if a new machine produces fewer defects compared to the old machine.

(iii) Test for Mean Mathematics Proficiency Score

Given:

Sample scores: 62, 92, 75, 68, 83, 95

n = 6, α = 0.10, Expected mean (μ0 = 70). ​

1. Step 1: Hypotheses:

H0 : μ = 70 (The mean score is 70 or above).

​

Ha : μ < 70 (The mean score is less than 70).

​

2. Step 2: Compute Test Statistic:

ˉ ):
Sample mean (X

∑X 62 + 92 + 75 + 68 + 83 + 95
Xˉ = = = 79.17
n 6
​ ​

Sample standard deviation (s):

∑(X − Xˉ )2
s= = 12.61
n−1
​ ​

Test statistic (t):

Xˉ − μ0 79.17 − 70
t= = = 2.37
​

s/ n 12.61/ 6
​ ​

3. Step 3: Compare with Critical Value:

Degrees of freedom (df = n − 1 = 5).

From t-table at α = 0.10, critical t = 1.476.
4. Step 4: Conclusion: Since t = 2.37 > 1.476, we fail to reject H0 . The professor can have 90%
​

confidence that the mean score is 70 or above.

Final Answer: The mean score is statistically 70 or above.

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Question 5:

(i) Box Plot and Five-Point Summary Analysis

The question discusses analyzing the five-point summary of the age distribution for males and
females using a box plot.

1. Interpret the Five-Point Summary: A five-point summary includes:

Minimum value (Q0 ): Lowest data point.

​

First quartile (Q1 ): 25th percentile.

​

Median (Q2 ): 50th percentile (middle value).

​

Third quartile (Q3 ): 75th percentile.

​

Maximum value (Q4 ): Highest data point.

​

From the box plots (as described in the paper):

Male age range appears wider (higher variability).

Females have a smaller interquartile range (IQR), indicating more consistency in ages.

2. Box Plot Analysis:

Male data shows a higher median age compared to females.

Male data also has outliers or extreme values on the higher end.

Conclusion:

Males show more variability in age compared to females.

The median age for females is lower than for males.

(ii) Find Parameters of Binomial Distribution

Given:

n = 6 (number of trials),
P (X = 3) = 0.2457,
P (X = 4) = 0.0819.

We need to find the probability of success (p) and failure (q = 1 − p).

1. Binomial Probability Formula:

 n
P (X = k) = ( )pk (1 − p)n−k
k
​

2. Set up equations: For P (X = 3):

6
( )p3 (1 − p)3 = 0.2457
3
​

For P (X = 4):

6
( )p4 (1 − p)2 = 0.0819
4
​

3. Solve for p: Using the equations:

p = 0.4, q = 1 − p = 0.6

Final Answer: n = 6, p = 0.4, q = 0.6.

(iii) Confidence Intervals for Population Mean

Given:

Sample size (n = 100),

ˉ
Sample mean (X = 32),
Sample standard deviation (s = 12),
Population mean (μ) with 95% and 99% confidence intervals.

1. Formula for Confidence Interval:

s
CI = Xˉ ± Z ⋅
n
​

2. At 95% Confidence (Z = 1.96):

12
CI = 32 ± 1.96 ⋅ = 32 ± 1.96 ⋅ 1.2 = 32 ± 2.35
100
​

\text{CI (95%)} = [29.65, 34.35]

3. At 99% Confidence (Z = 2.576):

12
CI = 32 ± 2.576 ⋅ = 32 ± 2.576 ⋅ 1.2 = 32 ± 3.09
100
​

\text{CI (99%)} = [28.91, 35.09]

4. Difference:

The 99% confidence interval is wider than the 95% confidence interval, reflecting greater
certainty.
Final Answers:

95% CI: [29.65, 34.35],

99% CI: [28.91, 35.09].