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Probability Question About "The Poisson Probability Distribution"
Use the Poisson approximation to calculate the appoximate standard deviation of the number of people who carry the gene.
Homework Statement
- Assume that 1 in 200 people carry the defective gene that causes inherited colon cancer. A sample of 1000 individuals is taken.Use the Poisson approximation to calculate the appoximate standard deviation of the number of people who carry the gene.