On the Basis of the Results for a Large Random

Essay

On the basis of the results for a large random sample of males from his university, Professor Flagg reports: "The mean height for my sample fell significantly below 6 feet."
(a)Explain in precise statistical terms the meaning of Professor Flagg's statement.
(b)Does the statement indicate that the mean height for males at his university falls below 6 feet by an important amount (i.e., that he is teaching at a university of "shorties")
(c)What is one possible reason (other than very short students) for the "significance" of his results. Explain.