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The discussion focuses on the statistical analysis of defective items in a quality control scenario involving N = 1000 items with a defect proportion of pd = 2.5%. Key calculations include the expected value and standard deviation of defective items, the probability distribution of defective items (Nd), and the application of normal approximation. Additionally, it covers the calculation of a 95% confidence interval for observed defects and hypothesis testing for the defect proportion. The forum emphasizes the importance of demonstrating prior work to receive targeted assistance.

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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.
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