Description
In describing confidence intervals on a mean, z and t intervals are frequently mentioned. How are z and t confidence intervals different? Choose one interval and give an example of how it could be applied within an operations or production environment that is different from those mentioned in the overview. Discuss and share this information with your classmates.
Do you agree with the use of a z or t confidence interval in those examples? Explain your reasoning and consider how confidence intervals could be applied to the final project.
Support your initial posts and response posts with scholarly sources cited in APA style.
Write a post of 1 to 2 paragraphs.
Discussion Rubric
Criteria Exemplary Proficient Needs Improvement Not Evident Value
Comprehension Develops an initial post with an organized, clear point of view or idea using rich and significant detail (100%) Develops an initial post with a point of view or idea using appropriate detail (90%) Develops an initial post with a point of view or idea but with some gaps in organization and detail (70%) Does not develop an initial post with an organized point of view or idea (0%) 20
Timeliness N/A Submits initial post on time (100%) Submits initial post one day late (70%) Submits initial post two or more days late (0%) 10
Engagement Provides relevant and meaningful response posts with clarifying explanation and detail (100%) Provides relevant response posts with some explanation and detail (90%) Provides somewhat relevant response posts with some explanation and detail (70%) Provides response posts that are generic with little explanation or detail (0%) 20
Critical Thinking Draws insightful conclusions that are thoroughly defended with evidence and examples (100%) Draws informed conclusions that are justified with evidence (90%) Draws logical conclusions (70%) Does not draw logical conclusions (0%) 30
Writing (Mechanics) Initial post and responses are easily understood, clear, and concise using proper citation methods where applicable with no errors in citations (100%) Initial post and responses are easily understood using proper citation methods where applicable with few errors in citations (90%) Initial post and responses are understandable using proper citation methods where applicable with a number of errors in citations (70%) Initial post and responses are not understandable and do not use proper citation methods where applicable (0%) 20
Total: 100%
