« previous next »

Author Question: A random variable may assume many values for each outcome of a probability experiment. Indicate ... (Read 43 times)

Coya19@aol.com

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 601
on: Jul 24, 2018
A random variable may assume many values for each outcome of a probability experiment.
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

For a binomial distribution with n =12, and p = 0.4, does the normal distribution provide a reasonable approximation? Use the rule of thumb for normal approximation to the binomial distribution.


triiciiaa

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 349
Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

F

Answer to Question 2

Since np = 4.8 < 5 and nq = 7.2 > 5, the normal approximation to the binomial distribution is not appropriate in this case.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Stroke kills people from all ethnic backgrounds, but the people at highest risk for fatal strokes are: black men, black women, Asian men, white men, and white women.

Did you know?

When blood is deoxygenated and flowing back to the heart through the veins, it is dark reddish-blue in color. Blood in the arteries that is oxygenated and flowing out to the body is bright red. Whereas arterial blood comes out in spurts, venous blood flows.

Did you know?

The Babylonians wrote numbers in a system that used 60 as the base value rather than the number 10. They did not have a symbol for "zero."

Did you know?

More than 4.4billion prescriptions were dispensed within the United States in 2016.

Did you know?

Carbamazepine can interfere with the results of home pregnancy tests. If you are taking carbamazepine, do not try to test for pregnancy at home.

Landsteiner's experiment demonstrating the exquisite specificity of the immune system. Landsteiner's experiment demonstrating the exquisite specificity of the immune system.
How to calculate the probability of complementary events How to calculate the probability of complementary events
) Random assortment of maternal (blue) and paternal (purple) chromosomes at metaphase ) Random assortment of maternal (blue) and paternal (purple) chromosomes at metaphase
Hierarchical clusters in a microarray experiment using RNA samples from Saccharomyces cerevisiae Hierarchical clusters in a microarray experiment using RNA samples from Saccharomyces cerevisiae
For the circuit in Figure 1, assume ideal diodes. The peak inverse voltage is approximately For the circuit in Figure 1, assume ideal diodes. The peak inverse voltage is approximately
The Hershey-Chase experiment The Hershey-Chase experiment
Video: What are the Parts of a Plant Cell?

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library