Statistics: Informed Decisions Using Data (4th Edition)

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Chapter 3 - Section 3.4 - Assess Your Understanding - Applying the Concepts - Page 171: 6

Answer

34-week baby: $z=0.606$ 40-week baby: $z=0.851$ The 34-week gestation period baby weighs less relative to the 40 week baby.

Work Step by Step

$z=\frac{x-μ}{σ}$ 34-week baby: $z=\frac{3000-2600}{660}=0.606$ 40-week baby: $z=\frac{3900-3500}{470}=0.851$ The 34-week gestation period baby weighs less relative to the 40 week baby.
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