How Many Skittles Are In a 2.17 Ounce Bag? By: Ryan Riling & Tom Dougherty

HistoryHistory -Skittles production originated in England -First introduced to United States in Owned by Mars Inc. -Skittles factories are located in U.S, Victoria, Australia, and New Zealand -Advertising campaigns are associated with rainbows -“Taste the Rainbow”

PurposePurpose -We wanted to determine whether or not Mars Inc. (producer of Skittles) was fairly filling their bags with the claimed amount. -We decided to purchase 35 standard sized bags of Skittles (2.17 ounce) and test to determine if Skittles consumers are getting their money’s worth.

Retail Stores -Acme  Five 2.17 oz. Bags -Genuardi’s  Five 2.17 oz. Bags -Giant  Five 2.17 oz. Bags -Redner’s  Five 2.17 oz. Bags -CVS  Five 2.17 oz. Bags -Wawa  Five 2.17 oz. Bags  Five 2.17 oz. Bags TOTAL = 35 BAGS

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Graphs (Cont.) Five Number Summary Minimum = 53 Quartile 3 = 63 Quartile 1 = 56 Maximum = 68 Median = 59 Number of Skittles

Stem Plot Shape = Roughly Symmetric Center = 59 Spread = Minimum – 53 Maximum – 68

1 Var Stats x = Σx = 2080 Σx² = Sx = n = 35 Minimum = 53 Quartile 1 = 56 Median = 59 Quartile 3 = 63 Maximum = 68

Assumptions 1). SRS 1). 2). Normal Population 2). 35 ≥ 30 OR n ≥ 30

HypothesisHypothesis -Ho:  = 60 Skittles per 2.17 oz. Bag -Ha:  ≠ 60 Skittles per 2.17 oz. Bag

TestsTests One Sample T-Test Test Statistic: t* = x - µ s/ √n = P-Value: 2 * P(µ > ) =.3835 Degrees Freedom: Df = n-1 =

Tests (Cont.) Conclusion: We fail to reject the null hypothesis because our p-value is greater than  =.05. We have sufficient evidence that the mean number of Skittles per 2.17 oz. bag is 60 Skittles.

Confidence Level (95%) Confidence Level = x ± t*(s/ √ n) = (58.113, ) We are 95% Confident that the mean number of Skittles per 2.17 oz. bag is between and Skittles.

Personal Opinions -We felt as though it was very tedious to count the amount of Skittles in each of the 35 bags -It was time-consuming to travel to each of the 7 stores to obtain the required amount of samples -We agree with our T-Test results and feel as though where ever you choose to buy your Skittles from, you are getting a fair amount per bag for the price.

ApplicationApplication -Although Giant had the greatest average number of Skittles per bag, we feel as though it is unnecessary to go out of your way just to buy Skittles at Giant. -We feel as though Mars Inc. fairly manufactures and packages their Skittles bags Skittles bags are packaged most fairly and have an average of 60.2 Skittles per bag.

Bias/ErrorBias/Error -Incorrect Skittles count -Mistake entering data into lists -Obtaining Skittles at various stores  chose the first available bags -Counting broken or deformed Skittles