Supposed Y follow a binomial distribution with n = 15 and p = 0.4. a.) Find the exact probabilities of Y < 8 and Y = 8 (from the included tables). b.) Compare these to the corresponding values found by using the normal approximation (from the included tables).

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Supposed Y follow a binomial distribution with n = 15 and p = 0.4.
a.) Find the exact probabilities of Y < 8 and Y = 8 (from the included tables).
b.) Compare these to the corresponding values found by using the normal approximation (from the included
tables).
Transcribed Image Text:Supposed Y follow a binomial distribution with n = 15 and p = 0.4. a.) Find the exact probabilities of Y < 8 and Y = 8 (from the included tables). b.) Compare these to the corresponding values found by using the normal approximation (from the included tables).
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