Which of the following is the upper critical value of z (z*) for an 80% confidence interval?

a. 1.96
b. .84
c. 2.33
d. 1.45
e. 1.28

Respuesta :

Answer:

e. 1.28

Step-by-step explanation:

We have that to find our [tex]\alpha[/tex] level, that is the subtraction of 1 by the confidence interval divided by 2. So:

[tex]\alpha = \frac{1-0.8}{2} = 0.1[/tex]

Now, we have to find z in the Ztable as such z has a pvalue of [tex]1-\alpha[/tex]. This is our critical value.

So it is z with a pvalue of [tex]1-0.1 = 0.9[/tex], so [tex]z = 1.28[/tex]

The correct answer is:

e. 1.28