Lesson Worksheet: Approximating a Binomial Distribution Mathematics
In this worksheet, we will practice approximating a binomial distribution with a normal distribution.
Q1:
Which of the following four binomially distributed random variables may be approximated by a normal distribution?
- Aa and b
- Ba and c
- Cb and c
- Db and d
- Ea and d
Q2:
is a binomially distributed random variable, and . Write down a normal approximation of , stating the values of and .
- A
- B
- C
- D
- E
Q3:
A discrete random variable is binomially distributed, and . Using a normal approximation, estimate .
Q4:
A discrete random variable is binomially distributed, and . Using a normal approximation, estimate .
Q5:
A discrete random variable is binomially distributed, and . Using a normal approximation, estimate .
Q6:
A discrete random variable is binomially distributed, and . Using a normal approximation, estimate .
Q7:
Matthew flips a fair coin 84 times. By using a suitable normal approximation, calculate the estimated probability that the coin lands on heads more than 50 times.
Q8:
A farm produces eggs. The farmer claims that of the eggs weigh more than 64 grams. A random sample of 20 eggs is taken. Find the exact probability that at least 15 of the eggs weigh more than 64 grams.
A random sample of 1,000 eggs is taken. Use a normal approximation to estimate the probability that more than 550 and less than 600 eggs weigh more than 64 grams.
Q9:
Some seeds are planted. The probability that a particular seed will germinate after 4 days is . Of a random sample of 10 seeds, find the exact probability that 7 of the seeds will germinate after 4 days.
A normal approximation predicts a probability of 0.65 that at least seeds will germinate from a random sample of 300 seeds. Find the value of .
- A171
- B161
- C181
- D195
- E105
Q10:
A population of frogs contains female and male frogs in the ratio . A random sample of 100 frogs is taken. Find the percentage error when using a normal approximation to calculate the probability that exactly 60 of the frogs are female.
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- B
- C
- D
- E