For a binomial distribution with n = 10 and p = 0.5, we should not use the

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For a binomial distribution with n = 10 and p = 0.5, we should not use the Poisson approximation because the conditions n ≥ 100 and np ≤ 10 are not both satisfied. Suppose we go way out on a limb and use the Poisson approximation anyway. Are the resulting probabilities unacceptable approximations? Why or why not?

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Elementary Statistics

ISBN: 9780321500243

11th Edition

Authors: Mario F. Triola

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