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Consider any random observation of some process or population. Let this “random…

Consider any random observation of some process or population. Let this “random…

Consider any random observation of some process or population. Let this “random observation” be modeled by a normally distributed random variable X with mean μ, and variance σ2. Note that now, in contrast to the previous problem, we don't know the values of μ, and σ. We'll get around this by taking a random sample from the distribution of X.(a) What's the underlying random experiment for X? (b) What was “the model” when we were generating a confidence interval for an unknown mean? (c) For a prediction interval, the model is X – . Show that this model is normally distributed with mean zero and with variance given by(d) For part (c), show that there's a 95% chance for X to take a value within 1.96 standard errors of  .(e) Show that for a prediction interval, the endpoints are with the standard error determined by the formula in part (c). Explain what to do if σ is unknown.(f) Suppose the previous ten cups from the drink machine had a mean of 6.6 ounces with a standard deviation of 0.27 ounces. How much drink should I anticipate when I drop my coins in the machine?(g) Now suppose you want a prediction interval for the mean of m independent future observations of X. Now the model is where A is the average of m observations. Show that the squared standard error of the model is(h) How much drink will three of us obtain from the machine given the information in part (f)(i) If n is large,  is approximately normally distributed even if X is not. That's the Central Limit Theorem. So why do we say our prediction interval is not valid unless X is normally distributed? Why couldn't we eliminate that assumption in the large sample case? Where have we used the normality of X in an essential way (even if n is large)?(j) The confidence coefficient, let's say 95%, for a confidence interval says that, on average, 95 of 100 intervals obtained by the given technique will contain the parameter. What's the precise interpretation of the confidence level for a prediction interval to predict one future observation?