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A simple random sample of 25 has been collected from a normally distributed population for which it is known that ? = 17.0. The sample mean has been calculated as 342.0, and the sample standard deviation is s = 14.9. Construct and interpret the 95% and 99% confidence intervals for the population mean.

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The solution provides step by step method for the calculation of confidence interval for population mean. Formula for the calculation and Interpretations of the results are also included. Interactive excel sheet is included. The user can edit the inputs and obtain the complete results for a new set of data.

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95% confidence interval
Since the population standard deviation is known, we can use the normal distribution for the construction of CI.
The confidence interval is given by
Given that = 342.0, σ = 17.0, n = 25, = 1.96
Hence the required confidence interval is given by,
= (335.336, 348.664)
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