Chapter 3 Lesson 3 1.

Identify the given information

Solving Problems Involving Sampling Distribution µ= 46.2
of the Sample Means σ= 8
̅ = 43
X
The Central Limit Theorem is of fundamental n=50
importance in statistics because it justifies the use 2. Problem
of normal curve methods for a wide range of ̅ < 43)
P(X
problems. This theorem applies automatically to 3. Solution
sampling from infinite population. Identify the formula to be used.
Here we are dealing with data about the
Consequently, it justifies the use of the formula sample means. So, we will used the formula
̅ −𝝁
𝑿 ̅ −μ
X
𝒛= 𝝈 when computing for the probability that z= σ to standardize 43
√𝒏 √n
𝑋̅ will take on a value within a given range in the ̅
X−μ 43 − 46.2
sampling distribution of 𝑋̅. z= σ = = −2.83
8
√n √50
where 𝑋̅ = sample mean
𝜇 = population mean ̅ < 43) by getting the area under
We shall find P(X
𝜎 = population standard deviation the normal curve.
n = sample size

Example 1. The average time it takes a group of

college students to complete a certain examination
is 46.2 minutes. The standard deviation is 8
minutes. Assume that the variable is normally ̅ < 43) = P(z < −2.83)
P(X
distributed. = 𝟎. 𝟓𝟎𝟎𝟎 − 𝟎. 𝟒𝟗𝟕𝟕 = 𝟎. 𝟎𝟎𝟐𝟑
a. What is the probability that a randomly
selected college student will complete the 4.State the final answer:
examination in less than 43 minutes?
Steps So, the probability that 50 randomly selected
1. Identify the given information college student will complete the test in less than
µ =46.2 σ =8 X= 43 43 minutes is 0.0023 0r 0.23%
2. Identify what is asked for.
𝑷(𝑿 < 𝟒𝟑) Exercises
3. Identify the formula to be used. Solve the following problems.
Here we are dealing with an individual data 1.A manufacturer of light bulbs produces bulbs that
obtained from the population. So, we will last a mean of 950 hours with a standard deviation
𝑋−𝜇 of 120 hours. What is the probability that the mean
used the formula 𝑧 = 𝜎 to standardize
lifetime of a random sample of 10 of these bulbs is
43.
less than 900 hours.
4. Solve the problem.
𝑋 − 𝜇 43 − 46.2
𝑧= = = −0.40 2.The average cholesterol content of a certain
𝜎 8
canned goods is 215 mg, and the standard
deviation is 15 mg. Assume the variable is normally
distributed.
a. If a canned good is selected , what is the
probability that the cholesterol content will be
greater than 220mg?
We shall find 𝑃 (𝑋 < 43) by getting the area b. If a sample of 25 canned goods is selected, what
under the normal curve. is the probability that the mean of the sample will
𝑃(𝑋 < 43) = 𝑃(𝑧 < −0.40) be larger than 220 mg?
= 0.5000 − 0.1554 = 0. 3466
b. If 50 randomly selected college students
take the examination, what is the
probability that the mean time it takes the
group to complete the test will be less than
43 minutes?