Comparing Two Independent Means

Apply: Confidence Intervals

Evaluation Title: Comparing Two Independent Means

In this assignment, you will use the confidence intervals calculated in Unit 5 to determine if two means are the same.

Steps

1. Open your Unit 5 assignment
2. Identify the means and confidence intervals for the resting heart rate for mean and women.
3. Use the 95% confidence intervals to determine if the resting male heart is the same as the resting female heart.
4. Repeat the comparison for the 99% confidence interval.
5. In a Word document, explain why you think the two means are or are not the same with a 95% level of confidence.  Be certain to repeat your argument for a 99% level of confidence.

Additional Instructions:

Your assignment should be typed into a Word or other word processing document, formatted in APA style. The assignments must include

• Running head
• A title page with
  • Assignment name
  • Your name
  • Professor’s name
  • Course

Estimated time to complete: 3 hours