What are the key elements of long probability questions?

In summary, the conversation discusses a quality control engineer working with a series of N = 1000 items with an assumption of a proportion of pd = 2.5% of defective items. The expected value and standard deviation of the number of defective items is being calculated (a), along with the probability distribution (b) and normal approximation (c) of the number of defective items. The probability of less than 15 defective items is approximated using the normal distribution (d), and the exact probability is also mentioned. In addition, the conversation touches on estimating the proportion of defective items with a 95% confidence interval (e) and testing a hypothesis with 40 items (f). Finally, the conversation explores determining the number of items
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In a series of N = 1000 items the quality control engineer
assumes the proportion pd = 2:5% of defective items.
(a) What is the expected value and the standard deviation of the number of
defective items?

(b) Assume that Nd is a number of defective items. What is the probability
distribution of Nd:?

(c) Write the normal approximation of the probability distribution of Nd:

(d) Approximate the probability of less than 15 defective items with the aid of
the normal approximation of the probability distribution of Nd: What is the
exact probability?

(e) Assume that he observed Nd = 15 defective items. What is the 95% confidence
interval for the proportion of defective items?

(f) With Nd = 40 test the hypothesis H0 : pd = 2:5% against the alternative
Hα : pd > 2:5%:

(g) Suppose he wishes to estimate the proportion of defective items with accuracy
0:5% with 99% confidence. How many items should be taken for test?
 
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Since you deal with percentages and successes, think about the binomial distribution.
What have you done towards answering these?
 
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Perhaps you misunderstand the purpose of this forum. We are not going to answer questions for you. Show us what you have done so that we can see where you need help and offer suggestions.
 

What is the concept of probability?

Probability is the measure of the likelihood of an event occurring. It is represented by a number between 0 and 1, where 0 indicates impossibility and 1 indicates certainty.

How do you calculate long probability questions?

To calculate the probability of an event, you divide the number of favorable outcomes by the total number of possible outcomes. In the case of long probability questions, you may need to use a combination of multiplication, division, and addition to arrive at the final probability.

What is the difference between independent and dependent events?

Independent events are those in which the outcome of one event does not affect the outcome of the other event. Dependent events, on the other hand, are those in which the outcome of one event is influenced by the outcome of the other event.

How do you use the addition and multiplication rules of probability?

The addition rule of probability states that if two events are mutually exclusive, the probability of either event occurring is the sum of their individual probabilities. The multiplication rule states that if two events are independent, the probability of both events occurring is the product of their individual probabilities.

What are some common misconceptions about probability?

One common misconception is the belief that past events can influence the outcome of future events. In reality, each event is independent and has its own probability of occurring. Another misconception is the belief that probability can predict the outcome of a single event, when in fact it can only be used to predict the likelihood of an event occurring over a large number of trials.

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