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Confidence Interval (How Long Will They Last?)

September 3, 2024From the book Math for English Majors

How long will a new couple last? One friend gives a 90% confidence interval: somewhere between 5 minutes and 3 weeks.

Transcript

"How long do you think they'll last?" "My 90% confidence interval? Somewhere between 5 minutes and 3 weeks." [A new couple]

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Topics
Probability › Confidence Intervals
Level
High SchoolAP StatisticsCollege
Themes
Family & Relationships