Question

A random sample of bolts is taken from inventory, and their lengths are measured. The average length in the sample is 5.3 inches with a standard deviation of .2 inches. The sample size was 50. The point estimate for the mean length of all bolts in inventory is

Answer 1

Answer:

$L_x=5.3 inches$

Step-by-step explanation:

Average length $\=x =5.3 inches$

Standard deviation $\sigma=0.2 inches$

Sample size $n=50$

Generally The point estimate for the mean length of all bolts in inventory is

$L_x= \=x$

$L_x=5.3 inches$