Let X Be a Binomial Random Variable with N =

question 16

Essay

Let x be a binomial random variable with n = 20 and p = 0.05.
a. Calculate using the cumulative binomial probabilities table in Appendix I of your text.
b. Use the Poisson approximation to calculate
c. Compare the results of (a) and (b). Is the approximation accurate?

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