Statistics Examples

Approximate Using the Normal Distribution
n=50 , p=0.4 , x=28
Step 1
Find the mean of the binomial distribution.
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Step 1.1
The mean of the binomial distribution can be found using the formula.
μ=np
Step 1.2
Fill in the known values.
(50)(0.4)
Step 1.3
Multiply 50 by 0.4.
20
20
Step 2
Find the standard deviation of the binomial distribution.
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Step 2.1
The standard deviation of the binomial distribution can be found using the formula.
σ=npq
Step 2.2
Fill in the known values.
(50)(0.4)(0.6)
Step 2.3
Simplify the expression.
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Step 2.3.1
Multiply 50 by 0.4.
200.6
Step 2.3.2
Multiply 20 by 0.6.
12
12
12
Step 3
The result can be shown in multiple forms.
Exact Form:
12
Decimal Form:
3.46410161
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