If p = 1.7 % and n = 200, is the Poisson distribution a reasonable approximation of the binomial distribution?
er
yes
no
What is the mean of this binomial distribution (and the mean of the Poisson distribution used to
approximate it)?
mean -
(Round to 1 decimal place)
What is the actual mean of this binomial distribution?
standard deviation (actual) =
(Round to 2 decimal places)
What is the standard deviation for the Poisson distribution?
standard deviation (approximate) -
(Round to 2 decimal places)
Are these values in reasonable agreement?
yes
no