Based on random samples of river heights, oceanographers estimate that 4,800 cubic kilometers (km3) of freshwater is discharged into the Arctic Ocean annually. The estimate has a margin of error of 240km3 at the 90% confidence level. Which of the following is the most reasonable claim about the volume of freshwater discharged annually into the Arctic Ocean?Choose 1 answer:A) It is between 4,800 and 5,040km3.B) It is between 4,560 and 5,040km3.(C) It is between 240 and 4,800km3.(D) It is between 240 and 4,320km3.
Q. Based on random samples of river heights, oceanographers estimate that 4,800 cubic kilometers (km3) of freshwater is discharged into the Arctic Ocean annually. The estimate has a margin of error of 240km3 at the 90% confidence level. Which of the following is the most reasonable claim about the volume of freshwater discharged annually into the Arctic Ocean?Choose 1 answer:A) It is between 4,800 and 5,040km3.B) It is between 4,560 and 5,040km3.(C) It is between 240 and 4,800km3.(D) It is between 240 and 4,320km3.
Calculate lower limit: Calculate the lower limit of the confidence interval.Lower limit = Estimate - Margin of error= 4,800km3−240km3= 4,560km3
Calculate upper limit: Calculate the upper limit of the confidence interval.Upper limit = Estimate + Margin of error= 4,800km3+240km3= 5,040km3
Determine volume range: Determine the range of the estimated volume of freshwater. The range is between the lower limit and the upper limit. So, the volume of freshwater is estimated to be between 4,560km3 and 5,040km3.
Match with options: Match the calculated range with the given options.The calculated range is between 4,560km3 and 5,040km3, which corresponds to option (B).
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