Clarification of the wording of a statistics problem

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The discussion centers on the interpretation of a statistics problem regarding the mean weight of a population. Specifically, participants clarify that the question is whether the mean weight differs from 20g, rather than if it falls within the range of 1.5g to 41.5g. The focus is on constructing a confidence interval around the sample mean to determine if it includes the value of 20g. This distinction is crucial for correctly addressing the statistical inquiry posed by the scientists.

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Homework Statement
A sample of 100 flounders of a certain species has sample mean weight 21.5 grams and standard
deviation 8.4. Scientists want to determine if the mean weight differs from 20 grams.
a) At α = 0.05, is there enough evidence to conclude that the weight is different from 20? Use the p-value method.
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i have no clue
i don't know what to do, but i am not asking help for the whole thing i am just wondering what it means by mean weight differs from 20g? from 1.5g-41.5g? or does it mean when the weight is not 20g
 
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I think they want you to construct a confidence interval about the sample mean and see if it includes the value 20.
 
rhiana said:
i am just wondering what it means by mean weight differs from 20g? from 1.5g-41.5g? or does it mean when the weight is not 20g

The scientists are interested in whether the mean weight of the population is (or is not) 20g. Their question is not whether the mean weight of the population is in the interval [1.5g, 41.5g].
 

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