The manager of a small postal substation is trying to quantify the variation in the weekly demand for mailing tubes.
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Problem-44: Probability Distribution
Problems: Probability Distributions
Problem-01: Probability Distributions
Construct a probability distribution based on the following frequency distribution.
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Problem-02: Probability Distributions
ob Walters, who frequently invests in the stock market, carefully studies any potential investment. ...
Problem-03: Probability Distributions
Construct a probability distribution based on the following frequency distribution:
Problem-04: Probability Distributions
From the following graph of a probability distribution.
Problem-05: Probability Distributions
the only information available to you regarding the probability distribution of a set of outcomes is...
Problem-06: Probability Distributions
Bill Jonson has bought a VCR from Jim's Videotape Service at a cost of $300. He now has the option o...
Problem-07: Probability Distributions
Steven T. Opsine, supervisor of traffic signals for the Fairfax Company division of the Virginia Sta...
Problem-08: Probability Distributions
Alan Sarkid is the president of the Dinsdale Insurance Company and he is concerned about the high co...
Problem-09: Probability Distributions
The fire marshal of Baltimore County, Maryland, is compiling a report on single-family-dwelling fire...
Problem-10: Probability Distributions
Ted Olson, the director of Overnight Delivery, Inc, has become concerned about the number of first-c...
Problem-11: Probability Distributions
Harry Byrd, the director of publications for the Baltimore Orioles is trying to decide how many prog...
Problem-12: Probability Distributions
Airport Rent-a-Car is a locally operated business in competition with several major firms. ARC is pl...
Problem-13: Probability Distributions
We Car Air needs to make a decision about Flight 105. There are currently 3 seats reserved for last-...
Problem-14: Probability Distributions
For a binomial distribution with n = 12 and p = 0.45, use Appendix Table 3 to find.
Problem-15: Probability Distributions
Find the mean and standard deviation of the following binomial distributions:
Problem-16: Probability Distributions
The latest nationwide political poll indicates that for Americans who are randomly selected, the pro...
Problem-17: Probability Distributions
For a binomial distribution with n = 7 and p = 0.2, find
Problem-18: Probability Distributions
For a binomial distribution with n = 15 and p = 0.2, use Appendix Table 3 to find
Problem-19: Probability Distributions
Find the mean and standard deviation of the following binomial distributions:
Problem-20: Probability Distributions
For n = 8 trials, compute the probability that r > 1 for each of the following values of p:
Problem-21: Probability Distributions
Harley Davidson, director of quality control for the Kyoto Motor company is conducting his monthly s...
Problem-22: Probability Distributions
Diane Bruns is the mayor of a large city Lately, she become concerned about the possibility that lar...
Problem-23: Probability Distributions
A month later, Mayor Bruns picks up the morning edition of the city's leading newspaper, the sun-Ame...
Problem-24: Probability Distributions
A recent study of how American spend their leisure time surveyed workers employed more than 5 yuears...
Problem-25: Probability Distributions
Harry Ohme is in charge of the electronics section of a large department store. He has noticed that ...
Problem-27: Probability Distributions
Given a binomial distribution with n = 28 trials and p = 0.025, use the poisson approximation to the...
Problem-28: Probability Distributions
Given a binomial distribution with n = 30 trials and p = 0.04, use the poisson approximation to the ...
Problem-29: Probability Distributions
If the prices of new cars increase an average of four times every 3 yeaes, find the probability of
Problem-30: Probability Distributions
Given a binomial distribution with n = 25 and p = 0.032, use the poisson approximation to the binomi...
Problem-32: Probability Distributions
Concert pianist Donna has become quite upset at the number of coughs occurring in the audience just ...
Problem-33: Probability Distributions
Guy Ford, production supervisor for the Winstead Company's Charlottesville plant, is worried about a...
Problem-34: Probability Distributions
On average, five birds hit the Washington Monument and are killed each week. Bill Garcy, an official...
Problem-35: Probability Distributions
Southwestern Electronic has developed a new calculator that performance a series of functions not ye...
Problem-36: Probability Distribution
The Orange County Dispute Settlement Center handles various kinds of disputes, but most are marital ...
Problem-37: Probability Distribution
The U.S. Bureau of printing and Engraving is responsible for printing this country's paper money.
Problem-38: Probability Distribution
Use the normal approximation to compute the binomial probabilities in parts (a)-(d) below:.
Problem-39: Probability Distribution
Dennis Hogan is the supervisor for the Conowingo Hydroelectric Dam. Mr. Hogan knows that the dam's t...
Problem-40: Probability Distribution
Given that a random variable, X, has a normal distribution with mean 6.4 and standard deviation 2.7,...
Problem-41: Probability Distribution
Given that a random variable, X, has a binomial distribution with n = 50 trials and p = 0.25, use th...
Problem-42: Probability Distribution
In a normal distribution with a standard deviation of 5.0, the probability that an observation selec...
Problem-43: Probability Distribution
Use the normal approximation to compute the binomial probabilities in parts (a)-(e) below.
Problem-44: Probability Distribution
The manager of a small postal substation is trying to quantify the variation in the weekly demand fo...
Problem-45: Probability Distribution
The Gilbert Machinery Company has received a big order to produce electric motors for a manufacturin...
Problem-46: Probability Distribution
The manager of a Spitty Lube auto lubrication shop is trying to revise his policy on ordering grease...
Problem-47: Probability Distribution
Jarrid Medical, Inc, is developing a compact kidney dialysis machine, but its chief engineer, Mike C...
Problem-48: Probability Distribution
Sgt. Wellborn Fitte, the U>S> Army's quartermaster at Fort Riley, Kansas, prides himself on being ab...
Problem-49: Probability Distribution
Glenn Howell VP of personnel for the Standard Insurance Company, has developed a new training progra...
Problem-50: Probability Distribution
On the basis of past experience, automobile inspectors in Pennsylvania have noticed that 5 percent o...
Problem-51: Probability Distribution
R. V. Poppin, the concession stand manager for the local hockey rink, just had 2 cancellations on hi...
Problem-52: Probability Distribution
Maurine Lewis, an editor for a large publishing company, calculates that it requires 11 months on av...
Problem-53: Probability Distribution
The Quickies Sales Corporation has just been given two conflicting estimates of sales for the upcomi...
Problem-54: Probability Distribution
The Nobb Door Company manufactures doors for recreational vehicles.
Problem-55: Probability Distribution
Which probability distribution is most likely the appropriate one to use for the following variables...
Problem-56: Probability Distribution
What characteristics of a situation help to determine which is the appropriate distribution to use?
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Problem-57: Probability Distribution
Explain in your own words the difference between discrete and continuous random variables. What diff...
Problem-58: Probability Distribution
In the past 20 years, on average, only 3 percent of all checks written to the American Heart Associa...
Problem-59: Probability Distribution
An inspector for the U>S> Department of Agriculture is about to visit a large meat-packing company.
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Problem-60: Probability Distribution
The regional office of the Environmental Protection Agency annually hires second-year law students a...
Problem-61: Probability Distribution
Label the following probability distributions as discrete or continuous.
Problem-62: Probability Distribution
Which probability distribution would you use to find binomial probabilities in the following situati...
Problem-63: Probability Distribution
The French bread made at La Fleur de Farine costs $8 per dozen baguettes to produce. Fresh bread sel...
Problem-64: Probability Distribution
Reginald Dunfey, president of British World Airlines, is fiercely proud of his company's on-time per...
Problem-65: Probability Distribution
Marvin Thornbury, an attorney working for the Legal Aid Socity, estimates that on average, seven of ...
Problem-66: Probability Distribution
The City Bank of Durham has recently begun a new credit program.
Problem-67: Probability Distribution
Anita Daybride is a Red Cross worker aiding earthquake victims in rural Colombia.
Problem-68: Probability Distribution
On average, 12 percent of those enrolled in the Federal Aviation Administration's air traffic contro...
Problem-69: Probability Distribution
Consider the following data about sidley and Austin, a large law firm in Chicago.
Problem-70: Probability Distribution
The Virginia Department of Health and Welfare publishes a pamphlet, A Guide to selecting your Doctor...