A researcher explained that the average amount of hours studied by students per week in a particular statistics course was 3.6 with a 95% confidence interval of 2.40-4.8. This would tell you that the true amount of study time is probably between:
A)2.4 and 3.6
B)3.6 and 4.8
C)2.4 and 4.8
D)0 and 1

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The 95% confidence interval of 2.40-4.8 includes both the lower and upper bounds of 3.6 (the average amount of hours studied), indicating that the true amount of study time is likely to be within this range. Therefore, choice C is the best answer.

A Researcher Explained That the Average Amount of Hours Studied