This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: The length of time patients must wait to see a doctor in a local clinic is uniformly distributed ... (Read 54 times)

Mr3Hunna

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 536
on: Jun 24, 2018
The length of time patients must wait to see a doctor in a local clinic is uniformly distributed between 15 minutes and 2 1/2 hours.
 a. Define the random variable in words.
  b. What is the probability of a patient waiting exactly 50 minutes?
  c. What is the probability that a patient would have to wait between 45 minutes and 2 hours?
  d. Compute the probability that a patient would have to wait over 2 hours.
  e. Determine the expected waiting time and its standard deviation.

Question 2

The margin of error in an interval estimate of the population mean is a function of all of the following EXCEPT _____.
 a. level of significance
  b. sample mean
  c. sample size
  d. variability of the population


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

bbburns21

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 336
Reply #1 on: Jun 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a. the length of time patients must wait
b. 0
c. .556
d. .222
e. 82.5 minutes, 38.97 minutes

Answer to Question 2

b


Mr3Hunna

  • Member
  • Posts: 536
Reply 2 on: Jun 24, 2018
Wow, this really help

Sarahjh

  • Member
  • Posts: 370
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The FDA recognizes 118 routes of administration.

Did you know?

A seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to reduce the chances you will get seasonal influenza and spread it to others.

Did you know?

The oldest recorded age was 122. Madame Jeanne Calment was born in France in 1875 and died in 1997. She was a vegetarian and loved olive oil, port wine, and chocolate.

Did you know?

Asthma attacks and symptoms usually get started by specific triggers (such as viruses, allergies, gases, and air particles). You should talk to your doctor about these triggers and find ways to avoid or get rid of them.

Did you know?

About 3.2 billion people, nearly half the world population, are at risk for malaria. In 2015, there are about 214 million malaria cases and an estimated 438,000 malaria deaths.

The span of Homo sapiens sapiens’ time on earth The span of Homo sapiens sapiens’ time on earth
In The Gross Clinic (1875), by Thomas Eakins, Professor Samuel Gross’s team of surgeons cuts through In The Gross Clinic (1875), by Thomas Eakins, Professor Samuel Gross’s team of surgeons cuts through
Measuring the Weight and Length of an Infant Measuring the Weight and Length of an Infant
Apply friction to tendons at the elbow with thumb or fingers. Add stripping effleurage along length ... Apply friction to tendons at the elbow with thumb or fingers. Add stripping effleurage along length ...
Doctor of Medicine vs. Doctor of Osteopathy Doctor of Medicine vs. Doctor of Osteopathy
Offset Method Plot of Land with Length Line Offset Method Plot of Land with Length Line
Video: Methods of carbon dioxide transport - carbaminohemoglobin and bicarbonate ions

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library