Statistics Canada provides data on the number of reportable transport accidents involving dangerous goods. The probability that

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Statistics Canada provides data on the number of reportable transport accidents involving dangerous goods. The probability that reportable transport accidents involving dangerous goods in Canada occur on the roads (as opposed to other forms of transport) is 0.295.

a) Out of 10 reportable transport accidents involving dangerous goods in Nova Scotia last week, what is the probability that exactly two occurred on the roads?

b) State your assumptions about Nova Scotia clearly.

c) Suppose that in fact two of the 10 accidents in Nova Scotia did occur on roads. What conclusion do you draw about Nova Scotia last week?

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Business Statistics

ISBN: 9780133899122

3rd Canadian Edition

Authors: Norean D. Sharpe, Richard D. De Veaux, Paul F. Velleman, David Wright

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