Questions from Applied Statistics


Q: A trading company uses eight computers to trade on the New York

A trading company uses eight computers to trade on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The probability of a computer failing in a day is 0.005, and the computers fail independently. Computers are repa...

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Q: In the process of meiosis, a single parent diploid cell goes

In the process of meiosis, a single parent diploid cell goes through eight different phases. However, only 60% of the processes pass the first six phases and only 40% pass all eight. Assume that the r...

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Q: A Web site randomly selects among 10 products to discount each day

A Web site randomly selects among 10 products to discount each day. The color printer of interest to you is discounted today. a. What is the expected number of days until this product is again discoun...

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Q: Suppose that X has a hypergeometric distribution with N = 100,

Suppose that X has a hypergeometric distribution with N = 100, n = 4, and K = 20. Determine the following: a. P(X = 1) b. P(X = 6) c. P(X = 4) d. Mean and variance of X

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Q: Suppose that X has a hypergeometric distribution with N = 10,

Suppose that X has a hypergeometric distribution with N = 10, n = 3, and K = 4. Sketch the probability mass function of X. Determine the cumulative distribution function for X.

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Q: A research study uses 800 men under the age of 55.

A research study uses 800 men under the age of 55. Suppose that 30% carry a marker on the male chromosome that indicates an increased risk for high blood pressure. a. If 10 men are selected randomly a...

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Q: Printed circuit cards are placed in a functional test after being populated

Printed circuit cards are placed in a functional test after being populated with semiconductor chips. A lot contains 140 cards, and 20 are selected without replacement for functional testing. a. If 20...

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Q: The analysis of results from a leaf transmutation experiment (turning a

The analysis of results from a leaf transmutation experiment (turning a leaf into a petal) is summarized by the type of transformation completed: A naturalist randomly selects three leaves from this...

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Q: The number of surface flaws in plastic panels used in the interior

The number of surface flaws in plastic panels used in the interior of automobiles has a Poisson distribution with a mean of 0.05 flaw per square foot of plastic panel. Assume that an automobile interi...

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Q: A state runs a lottery in which six numbers are randomly selected

A state runs a lottery in which six numbers are randomly selected from 40 without replacement. A player chooses six numbers before the state’s sample is selected. a. What is the probability that the s...

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