Estimate the Indicated Probability by Using the Normal Distribution as an Approximation

question 7

Multiple Choice

Estimate the indicated probability by using the normal distribution as an approximation to the binomial distribution. Estimate P(6) for n=18 and p=0.3 .

• A) 0.1239
• B) 0.1015
• C) 0.8513
• D) 0.1958

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Definitions:

Calcium

A chemical element with the symbol Ca and atomic number 20, essential for living organisms, particularly in cell physiology where its movement into and out of cells functions as a signal for many cellular processes.

Troponin

A complex of three regulatory proteins integral to muscle contraction in skeletal and heart muscles.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter in both the central and peripheral nervous systems that is involved in muscle activation, memory, and cognition.

T Tubules

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