A federal agency responsible for enforcing laws governing weights and measures routinely inspects packages to determine whether the weight of the contents is at least as great as that advertised on the package. A random sample of 18 containers whose packaging states that the contents weigh 8 ounces was drawn. The contents were weighed, and the results follow. Can we conclude at the 1% significance level that on average the containers are mislabeled?

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3 September, 14:27

A federal agency responsible for enforcing laws governing weights and measures routinely inspects packages to determine whether the weight of the contents is at least as great as that advertised on the package. A random sample of 18 containers whose packaging states that the contents weigh 8 ounces was drawn. The contents were weighed, and the results follow. Can we conclude at the 1% significance level that on average the containers are mislabeled?

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Melody Vincent · Answer 1

Answer: We can conclude that the average containers are mislabelled.

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From the question, the significant level of 0.01 or 1% given is less than 0.05 or 5%. So we say it is significant.