In a study of American men with prostate cancer, the size of…

In a study of American men with prostate cancer, the size of each patient’s primary tumor, in square centimeters, was recorded. A random sample of 36 participants in this study was found to have a mean primary tumor size of 17.5 square centimeters and a standard deviation of 15.7 square centimeters. Which of the following is the critical value for the appropriate distribution to construct a 99% confidence interval for the mean primary tumor size of American men with prostate cancer?

A nutritionist claims that a low carbohydrate diet helps peo…

A nutritionist claims that a low carbohydrate diet helps people to lose weight. To test her claim, she selects a random sample of her clients and provides them with a 4-week low carbohydrate diet plan. The weight of each participant is recorded before starting the diet plan and after completing the plan. Which of the following is an appropriate test for the nutritionist’s claim?