A sample of 30 year fixed mortgage rates at 16 randomly selected banks yields a mean rate of 7.05% and a sample standard deviation of 0.22%. A sample of 30 year fixed mortgage rates at 12 randomly chosen credit unions yields a mean rate of 6.65% and a sample standard deviation of 0.39%. We are curious about whether the mean rates are different between banks and credit unions? Create a 95% confidence interval to estimate the difference of the mean rates between banks and credit unions (DF=16).

answer: .64

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set up the formula for standard deviation for this set of numbers, then simplify

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use context clues to figure out the meaning of the bolded word:  

the sage gardener knew when she had to water her plants.  

question 8 options:

mint plant

wise

happy

lazy

vwhat effect does the word head have on the meaning of this passage?

a. it demonstrates how intelligent he was.

b. it shows he was a favorite of the teachers.

c. it indicates he would be a good preacher.

d. it reveals how self-important he was.

how does the choice of the word head contribute to the passage’s tone?

a. it offers a sense of entitlement.

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