If the requirements of np ≥ 5 and nq ≥ 5 are both satisfied, estimate the indica

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2021-09-26

If the requirements of np ≥ 5 and nq ≥ 5 are both satisfied, estimate the indicated probability by using the normal distribution as an approximation to the binomial distribution; if np ≤ 5 or nq < 5, then state that the normal approximation should not be used. Births of Boys With n = 8 births and p = 0.512 for a boy, find P (exactly 5 boys).

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Step 1
The probability for the birth of a boy p=0.512.
The improbability for the birth of a boy q=0.488(10.488).
The number of births n is 8.
Requirement check:
Condition 1: np5
Condition 2: nq5
Step 2
Condition 1: np5
Substitute 8 for n and 0.512 for p in the np.
np=8×0.512
=4.096
Step 3
Thus, the given requirement 4.096<5 which is not satisfied.
Condition 2:
Substitute 8 for n and 0.488 for q in the nq.
nq=8×0.488
=3.904
Step 4
Thus, the given requirement 3.904<5 which is not satisfied.
Since the requirements that np5 and nq5 are not satisfied, the probability from a binomial probability distribution cannot be approximated by using the normal distribution.

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