SYCS SYIT Statistical Methods -II
Assignment 1 Questions
[Link] is Random Variable? Explain what a continuous random variable with its
examples and justify why they are continuous.
Q.2What is Probability Density Function and explain any four properties of a Probability
Density Function (PDF) with suitable explanations.
Q.3. The Arrival time of a Bus is uniformly distributed between 0 and 10 minutes .
1. Find the PDF of X
2. Find the Probability that the bus arrives between 3 and 6 minutes.
Q.4. A machine takes between 10 and 18 minutes to finish a job.
1. Find the PDF of X
2. Find the Probability that the machine takes between 12 and 14 minutes.
Q.5. If the probability density function (PDF) of a continuous random variable X is given by
1. Verify that f(x) is a valid probability density function.
2. Find the probability P(1 ≤ X ≤ 2).
Q.6. If the probability density function (PDF) of a continuous random variable X is given by
1. Verify that f(x) is a valid probability density function.
2. Find the probability P(2 ≤ X ≤ 3).
Q.7. Explain in detail properties of Cumulative Frequency Distribution.
Q.8. Let X be a continuous random variable that follows a uniform distribution on the interval
(2,8).
That is, X∼U(2,8)
[Link] the probability density function (PDF) of X.
[Link] the cumulative distribution function (CDF) of X.
[Link] the mean of X.
[Link] the variance of X.
[Link] the median of the distribution.
Q.9. Let X be a continuous random variable that follows a uniform distribution on the interval
(5,15) That is, X∼U(5,15)
[Link] the probability density function (PDF) of X.
[Link] the cumulative distribution function (CDF) of X.
[Link] the mean of X.
[Link] the variance of X.
[Link] the median of the distribution.
Q.9.
Assignment 2:
1. Define and explain the following terms with suitable example:
a) Estimation b) Estimator c) Parameter d) Statistic e) Sampling Distribution
2.A population consists of the five numbers 5, 6, 7, 12, and 15. Consider all possible samples of
size 2 that can be drawn with replacement from this population, find
(1) the mean of the population.
(2) The standard deviation of the population
(3) the mean of the sampling distribution of mean
(4) the standard deviation of mean of the sampling distribution of mean.
3. A population consists of the five numbers 2, 4 and 6. Consider all possible samples of size 2
that can be drawn with replacement from this population, find
(1) the mean of the population.
(2) The standard deviation of the population
(3) the mean of the sampling distribution of mean
(4) the standard deviation of mean of the sampling distribution of mean.
4.A population consists of the five numbers 4, 6,8 and 10. Consider all possible samples of size 2
that can be drawn without replacement from this population, find
(1) the mean of the population.
(2) The standard deviation of the population
(3) the mean of the sampling distribution of mean
(4) the standard deviation of mean of the sampling distribution of mean.
5.A population consists of the five numbers 7,9,10,14 and 20. Consider all possible samples of
size 2 that can be drawn without replacement from this population, find
(1) the mean of the population.
(2) The standard deviation of the population
(3) the mean of the sampling distribution of mean
(4) the standard deviation of mean of the sampling distribution of mean.
6. It is known that 40% of students are left handed . A random sample of 200 students is selected.
Find the probability that the sample proportion of left handed students is greater than 0.45.
( z score value —> 1.45= 0.9265).
7. In a city 40% of people prefer online shopping . A random sample of 100 people is selected.
Find the probability that the sample proportion of people who prefer online shopping is greater
than 0.45.
8. In a town , 55% of people prefer Electric Vehicles. A random sample of 400 people is selected.
Find the probability that the sample proportion of people who prefer Electric vehicles is less than
0.60.
9. In a state, 65% of voters support a new policy.
A random sample of 300 voters is [Link] the probability that the sample proportion of
voters supporting the policy is less than 0.60.
10. A random sample of 100 students has an average weight of 60 kg. The population standard
deviation is known to be 10 kg. Construct a 95% confidence interval for the population mean
weight.
11.A random sample of 64 adults has an average height of 170 cm. The population standard
deviation is known to be 8 cm. Construct a 99% confidence interval for the population mean
height.
Assignment 3:
Q.1 Explain the following term:
a. Hypothesis b. Simple hypothesis c. Composite hypothesis
[Link] hypothesis e. Alternate Hypothesis
Q.2. A company claims that the average weight of its rice bags is 50 kg.
The population standard deviation is 4 kg.A sample of 36 bags is taken, and the sample mean
weight is 48.5 [Link] the claim at 5% level of significance.
Q.3. A company claims that the average life of its bulbs is 1000 [Link] population standard
deviation is σ = 120 hours.A random sample of n = 64 bulbs is taken, and the sample mean life is
found to be 960 [Link] at the 5% level of significance whether the company’s claim is
correct.
Q.4. A mobile battery manufacturing company claims that the average battery life is 500 hours.
The population standard deviation is known to be σ = 80 hours.A random sample of n = 100
batteries is tested, and the sample mean life is found to be 480 [Link] at the 5% level of
significance whether the company’s claim is correct.
Q. 5. The packet manufacturing company states that the mean weight of its packets is 200
grams. The population standard deviation is known to be σ = 30 grams.A random sample of 64
packets gives a sample mean weight of 196 grams. At the 5% level of significance, test
whether the company’s statement can be accepted.
Q.6. A factory claims that only 4% of its products are defective.
A random sample of 400 items is inspected and 20 items are found defective.
Test at the 5% level of significance whether the factory’s claim is correct.
Q.7. A food company claims that 8% of its packets are underweight.
A random sample of 500 packets is examined and 50 packets are found underweight.
Test at the 5% level of significance whether the company’s claim is correct.
Q.8. A pharmaceutical company claims that 5% of its tablets are defective.
A random sample of 400 tablets is tested and 40 tablets are found defective.
Test at the 5% level of significance whether the company’s claim is correct.