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Probability Problems
Problem 1: Probability Density Function
Given the probability density function (PDF) of a continuous random variable 𝑋 is 𝑓(𝑥)=
1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2, find:
1. 𝑃(𝑋 1)
2. 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)
Solution
The given PDF 𝑓(𝑥)=1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2 is the standard normal distribution, 𝑁(0,1).
1. To find 𝑃(𝑋 1), we need to compute the cumulative distribution function (CDF) 𝐹(1):
𝑃(𝑋 1)= 𝐹(1)= 1
2𝜋
1
−∞ 𝑒−𝑥2/2 𝑑𝑥
2. Using standard normal distribution tables or a computational tool, we find:
𝑃(𝑋 1) 0.8413
3. To find 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1), we use the symmetry of the normal distribution:
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 𝑃(𝑋 1)𝑃(𝑋 −1)
4. Since 𝑃(𝑋 1)= 1𝑃(𝑋 1):
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 2𝑃(𝑋 1)1 20.84131 = 0.6826
Problem 2: Poisson Distribution
Suppose the number of emails a person receives per day follows a Poisson distribution with an
average rate of 5 emails per day. Calculate the probability that on a given day, the person
receives:
1. Exactly 3 emails.
2. At most 2 emails.
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of emails received per day, 𝑋 Poisson(𝜆 = 5).
1. The probability of receiving exactly 3 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 = 3)=𝑒−553
3! =𝑒−5 125
6 0.1404
2. The probability of receiving at most 2 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 2)= 𝑃(𝑋 = 0)+𝑃(𝑋 = 1)+𝑃(𝑋 = 2)
𝑃(𝑋 = 0)=𝑒−550
0! = 𝑒−5 0.0067
𝑃(𝑋 = 1)=𝑒−551
1! = 5𝑒−5 0.0337
𝑃(𝑋 = 2)=𝑒−552
2! =25𝑒−5
2 0.0842
𝑃(𝑋 2) 0.0067+0.0337+0.0842 = 0.1246
Problem 3: Binomial Distribution
Consider a scenario where a fair coin is flipped 10 times. What is the probability of getting
exactly 6 heads?
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of heads in 10 flips, 𝑋 Binomial(𝑛 = 10,𝑝 = 0.5).
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=(10
6)(0.5)6(0.5)4=10!
6!4!(0.5)10
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=210(0.5)10 =2101
1024 0.2051
Problem 4: Chi-Square Distribution
A random sample of 15 observations from a normal population has a sample variance of 20.
Test the hypothesis that the population variance is 15 at the 0.05 significance level.
Solution
The test statistic is:
𝜒2=(𝑛1)𝑠2
𝜎2=1420
15 18.67
With 𝑛1 = 14 degrees of freedom, the critical values from the chi-square distribution table at
the 0.05 significance level are 𝜒0.025,14
2 5.63 and 𝜒0.975,14
226.12.
Since 5.63 <18.67 <26.12, we do not reject the null
hypothesis. There is no significant evidence to suggest
that the population variance is different from 15. Problem
1: Probability Density Function
Given the probability density function (PDF) of a continuous random variable 𝑋 is 𝑓(𝑥)=
1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2, find:
3. 𝑃(𝑋 1)
4. 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)
Solution
The given PDF 𝑓(𝑥)=1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2 is the standard normal distribution, 𝑁(0,1).
5. To find 𝑃(𝑋 1), we need to compute the cumulative distribution function (CDF) 𝐹(1):
𝑃(𝑋 1)= 𝐹(1)= 1
2𝜋
1
−∞ 𝑒−𝑥2/2 𝑑𝑥
6. Using standard normal distribution tables or a computational tool, we find:
𝑃(𝑋 1) 0.8413
7. To find 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1), we use the symmetry of the normal distribution:
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 𝑃(𝑋 1)𝑃(𝑋 −1)
8. Since 𝑃(𝑋 1)= 1𝑃(𝑋 1):
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 2𝑃(𝑋 1)1 20.84131 = 0.6826
Problem 2: Poisson Distribution
Suppose the number of emails a person receives per day follows a Poisson distribution with an
average rate of 5 emails per day. Calculate the probability that on a given day, the person
receives:
9. Exactly 3 emails.
10. At most 2 emails.
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of emails received per day, 𝑋 Poisson(𝜆 = 5).
11. The probability of receiving exactly 3 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 = 3)=𝑒−553
3! =𝑒−5 125
6 0.1404
12. The probability of receiving at most 2 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 2)= 𝑃(𝑋 = 0)+𝑃(𝑋 = 1)+𝑃(𝑋 = 2)
𝑃(𝑋 = 0)=𝑒−550
0! = 𝑒−5 0.0067
𝑃(𝑋 = 1)=𝑒−551
1! = 5𝑒−5 0.0337
𝑃(𝑋 = 2)=𝑒−552
2! =25𝑒−5
2 0.0842
𝑃(𝑋 2) 0.0067+0.0337+0.0842 = 0.1246
Problem 3: Binomial Distribution
Consider a scenario where a fair coin is flipped 10 times. What is the probability of getting
exactly 6 heads?
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of heads in 10 flips, 𝑋 Binomial(𝑛 = 10,𝑝 = 0.5).
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=(10
6)(0.5)6(0.5)4=10!
6!4!(0.5)10
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=210(0.5)10 =2101
1024 0.2051
Problem 4: Chi-Square Distribution
A random sample of 15 observations from a normal population has a sample variance of 20.
Test the hypothesis that the population variance is 15 at the 0.05 significance level.
Solution
The test statistic is:
𝜒2=(𝑛1)𝑠2
𝜎2=1420
15 18.67
With 𝑛1 = 14 degrees of freedom, the critical values from the chi-square distribution table at
the 0.05 significance level are 𝜒0.025,14
2 5.63 and 𝜒0.975,14
226.12.
Since 5.63 <18.67 <26.12, we do not reject the null hypothesis. There is no significant
evidence to suggest that the population variance is different from 15.
Problem 1: Probability Density Function
Given the probability density function (PDF) of a continuous random variable 𝑋 is 𝑓(𝑥)=
1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2, find:
13. 𝑃(𝑋 1)
14. 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)
Solution
The given PDF 𝑓(𝑥)=1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2 is the standard normal distribution, 𝑁(0,1).
15. To find 𝑃(𝑋 1), we need to compute the cumulative distribution function (CDF) 𝐹(1):
𝑃(𝑋 1)= 𝐹(1)= 1
2𝜋
1
−∞ 𝑒−𝑥2/2 𝑑𝑥
16. Using standard normal distribution tables or a computational tool, we find:
𝑃(𝑋 1) 0.8413
17. To find 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1), we use the symmetry of the normal distribution:
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 𝑃(𝑋 1)𝑃(𝑋 −1)
18. Since 𝑃(𝑋 1)= 1𝑃(𝑋 1):
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 2𝑃(𝑋 1)1 20.84131 = 0.6826
Problem 2: Poisson Distribution
Suppose the number of emails a person receives per day follows a Poisson distribution with an
average rate of 5 emails per day. Calculate the probability that on a given day, the person
receives:
19. Exactly 3 emails.
20. At most 2 emails.
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of emails received per day, 𝑋 Poisson(𝜆 = 5).
21. The probability of receiving exactly 3 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 = 3)=𝑒−553
3! =𝑒−5 125
6 0.1404
22. The probability of receiving at most 2 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 2)= 𝑃(𝑋 = 0)+𝑃(𝑋 = 1)+𝑃(𝑋 = 2)
𝑃(𝑋 = 0)=𝑒−550
0! = 𝑒−5 0.0067
𝑃(𝑋 = 1)=𝑒−551
1! = 5𝑒−5 0.0337
𝑃(𝑋 = 2)=𝑒−552
2! =25𝑒−5
2 0.0842
𝑃(𝑋 2) 0.0067+0.0337+0.0842 = 0.1246
Problem 3: Binomial Distribution
Consider a scenario where a fair coin is flipped 10 times. What is the probability of getting
exactly 6 heads?
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of heads in 10 flips, 𝑋 Binomial(𝑛 = 10,𝑝 = 0.5).
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=(10
6)(0.5)6(0.5)4=10!
6!4!(0.5)10
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=210(0.5)10 =2101
1024 0.2051
Problem 4: Chi-Square Distribution
A random sample of 15 observations from a normal population has a sample variance of 20.
Test the hypothesis that the population variance is 15 at the 0.05 significance level.
Solution
The test statistic is:
𝜒2=(𝑛1)𝑠2
𝜎2=1420
15 18.67
With 𝑛1 = 14 degrees of freedom, the critical values from the chi-square distribution table at
the 0.05 significance level are 𝜒0.025,14
2 5.63 and 𝜒0.975,14
226.12.
Since 5.63 <18.67 <26.12, we do not reject the null hypothesis. There is no significant
evidence to suggest that the population variance is different from 15.
Problem 1: Probability Density Function
Given the probability density function (PDF) of a continuous random variable 𝑋 is 𝑓(𝑥)=
1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2, find:
23. 𝑃(𝑋 1)
24. 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)
Solution
The given PDF 𝑓(𝑥)=1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2 is the standard normal distribution, 𝑁(0,1).
25. To find 𝑃(𝑋 1), we need to compute the cumulative distribution function (CDF) 𝐹(1):
𝑃(𝑋 1)= 𝐹(1)= 1
2𝜋
1
−∞ 𝑒−𝑥2/2 𝑑𝑥
26. Using standard normal distribution tables or a computational tool, we find:
𝑃(𝑋 1) 0.8413
27. To find 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1), we use the symmetry of the normal distribution:
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 𝑃(𝑋 1)𝑃(𝑋 −1)
28. Since 𝑃(𝑋 1)= 1𝑃(𝑋 1):
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 2𝑃(𝑋 1)1 20.84131 = 0.6826
Problem 2: Poisson Distribution
Suppose the number of emails a person receives per day follows a Poisson distribution with an
average rate of 5 emails per day. Calculate the probability that on a given day, the person
receives:
29. Exactly 3 emails.
30. At most 2 emails.
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of emails received per day, 𝑋 Poisson(𝜆 = 5).
31. The probability of receiving exactly 3 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 = 3)=𝑒−553
3! =𝑒−5 125
6 0.1404
32. The probability of receiving at most 2 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 2)= 𝑃(𝑋 = 0)+𝑃(𝑋 = 1)+𝑃(𝑋 = 2)
𝑃(𝑋 = 0)=𝑒−550
0! = 𝑒−5 0.0067
𝑃(𝑋 = 1)=𝑒−551
1! = 5𝑒−5 0.0337
𝑃(𝑋 = 2)=𝑒−552
2! =25𝑒−5
2 0.0842
𝑃(𝑋 2) 0.0067+0.0337+0.0842 = 0.1246
Problem 3: Binomial Distribution
Consider a scenario where a fair coin is flipped 10 times. What is the probability of getting
exactly 6 heads?
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of heads in 10 flips, 𝑋 Binomial(𝑛 = 10,𝑝 = 0.5).
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=(10
6)(0.5)6(0.5)4=10!
6!4!(0.5)10
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=210(0.5)10 =2101
1024 0.2051
Problem 4: Chi-Square Distribution
A random sample of 15 observations from a normal population has a sample variance of 20.
Test the hypothesis that the population variance is 15 at the 0.05 significance level.
Solution
The test statistic is:
𝜒2=(𝑛1)𝑠2
𝜎2=1420
15 18.67
With 𝑛1 = 14 degrees of freedom, the critical values from the chi-square distribution table at
the 0.05 significance level are 𝜒0.025,14
2 5.63 and 𝜒0.975,14
226.12.
Since 5.63 <18.67 <26.12, we do not reject the null hypothesis. There is no significant
evidence to suggest that the population variance is different from 15.
Problem 1: Probability Density Function
Given the probability density function (PDF) of a continuous random variable 𝑋 is 𝑓(𝑥)=
1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2, find:
33. 𝑃(𝑋 1)
34. 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)
Solution
The given PDF 𝑓(𝑥)=1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2 is the standard normal distribution, 𝑁(0,1).
35. To find 𝑃(𝑋 1), we need to compute the cumulative distribution function (CDF) 𝐹(1):
𝑃(𝑋 1)= 𝐹(1)= 1
2𝜋
1
−∞ 𝑒−𝑥2/2 𝑑𝑥
36. Using standard normal distribution tables or a computational tool, we find:
𝑃(𝑋 1) 0.8413
37. To find 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1), we use the symmetry of the normal distribution:
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 𝑃(𝑋 1)𝑃(𝑋 −1)
38. Since 𝑃(𝑋 1)= 1𝑃(𝑋 1):
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 2𝑃(𝑋 1)1 20.84131 = 0.6826
Problem 2: Poisson Distribution
Suppose the number of emails a person receives per day follows a Poisson distribution with an
average rate of 5 emails per day. Calculate the probability that on a given day, the person
receives:
39. Exactly 3 emails.
40. At most 2 emails.
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of emails received per day, 𝑋 Poisson(𝜆 = 5).
41. The probability of receiving exactly 3 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 = 3)=𝑒−553
3! =𝑒−5 125
6 0.1404
42. The probability of receiving at most 2 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 2)= 𝑃(𝑋 = 0)+𝑃(𝑋 = 1)+𝑃(𝑋 = 2)
𝑃(𝑋 = 0)=𝑒−550
0! = 𝑒−5 0.0067
𝑃(𝑋 = 1)=𝑒−551
1! = 5𝑒−5 0.0337
𝑃(𝑋 = 2)=𝑒−552
2! =25𝑒−5
2 0.0842
𝑃(𝑋 2) 0.0067+0.0337+0.0842 = 0.1246
Problem 3: Binomial Distribution
Consider a scenario where a fair coin is flipped 10 times. What is the probability of getting
exactly 6 heads?
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of heads in 10 flips, 𝑋 Binomial(𝑛 = 10,𝑝 = 0.5).
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=(10
6)(0.5)6(0.5)4=10!
6!4!(0.5)10
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=210(0.5)10 =2101
1024 0.2051
Problem 4: Chi-Square Distribution
A random sample of 15 observations from a normal population has a sample variance of 20.
Test the hypothesis that the population variance is 15 at the 0.05 significance level.
Solution
The test statistic is:
𝜒2=(𝑛1)𝑠2
𝜎2=1420
15 18.67
With 𝑛1 = 14 degrees of freedom, the critical values from the chi-square distribution table at
the 0.05 significance level are 𝜒0.025,14
2 5.63 and 𝜒0.975,14
226.12.
Since 5.63 <18.67 <26.12, we do not reject the null hypothesis. There is no significant
evidence to suggest that the population variance is different from 15.
Problem 1: Probability Density Function
Given the probability density function (PDF) of a continuous random variable 𝑋 is 𝑓(𝑥)=
1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2, find:
43. 𝑃(𝑋 1)
44. 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)
Solution
The given PDF 𝑓(𝑥)=1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2 is the standard normal distribution, 𝑁(0,1).
45. To find 𝑃(𝑋 1), we need to compute the cumulative distribution function (CDF) 𝐹(1):
𝑃(𝑋 1)= 𝐹(1)= 1
2𝜋
1
−∞ 𝑒−𝑥2/2 𝑑𝑥
46. Using standard normal distribution tables or a computational tool, we find:
𝑃(𝑋 1) 0.8413
47. To find 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1), we use the symmetry of the normal distribution:
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 𝑃(𝑋 1)𝑃(𝑋 −1)
48. Since 𝑃(𝑋 1)= 1𝑃(𝑋 1):
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 2𝑃(𝑋 1)1 20.84131 = 0.6826
Problem 2: Poisson Distribution
Suppose the number of emails a person receives per day follows a Poisson distribution with an
average rate of 5 emails per day. Calculate the probability that on a given day, the person
receives:
49. Exactly 3 emails.
50. At most 2 emails.
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of emails received per day, 𝑋 Poisson(𝜆 = 5).
51. The probability of receiving exactly 3 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 = 3)=𝑒−553
3! =𝑒−5 125
6 0.1404
52. The probability of receiving at most 2 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 2)= 𝑃(𝑋 = 0)+𝑃(𝑋 = 1)+𝑃(𝑋 = 2)
𝑃(𝑋 = 0)=𝑒−550
0! = 𝑒−5 0.0067
𝑃(𝑋 = 1)=𝑒−551
1! = 5𝑒−5 0.0337
𝑃(𝑋 = 2)=𝑒−552
2! =25𝑒−5
2 0.0842
𝑃(𝑋 2) 0.0067+0.0337+0.0842 = 0.1246
Problem 3: Binomial Distribution
Consider a scenario where a fair coin is flipped 10 times. What is the probability of getting
exactly 6 heads?
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of heads in 10 flips, 𝑋 Binomial(𝑛 = 10,𝑝 = 0.5).
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=(10
6)(0.5)6(0.5)4=10!
6!4!(0.5)10
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=210(0.5)10 =2101
1024 0.2051
Problem 4: Chi-Square Distribution
A random sample of 15 observations from a normal population has a sample variance of 20.
Test the hypothesis that the population variance is 15 at the 0.05 significance level.
Solution
The test statistic is:
𝜒2=(𝑛1)𝑠2
𝜎2=1420
15 18.67
With 𝑛1 = 14 degrees of freedom, the critical values from the chi-square distribution table at
the 0.05 significance level are 𝜒0.025,14
2 5.63 and 𝜒0.975,14
226.12.
Since 5.63 <18.67 <26.12, we do not reject the null hypothesis. There is no significant
evidence to suggest that the population variance is different from 15.
Problem 1: Probability Density Function
Given the probability density function (PDF) of a continuous random variable 𝑋 is 𝑓(𝑥)=
1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2, find:
53. 𝑃(𝑋 1)
54. 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)
Solution
The given PDF 𝑓(𝑥)=1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2 is the standard normal distribution, 𝑁(0,1).
55. To find 𝑃(𝑋 1), we need to compute the cumulative distribution function (CDF) 𝐹(1):
𝑃(𝑋 1)= 𝐹(1)= 1
2𝜋
1
−∞ 𝑒−𝑥2/2 𝑑𝑥
56. Using standard normal distribution tables or a computational tool, we find:
𝑃(𝑋 1) 0.8413
57. To find 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1), we use the symmetry of the normal distribution:
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 𝑃(𝑋 1)𝑃(𝑋 −1)
58. Since 𝑃(𝑋 1)= 1𝑃(𝑋 1):
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 2𝑃(𝑋 1)1 20.84131 = 0.6826
Problem 2: Poisson Distribution
Suppose the number of emails a person receives per day follows a Poisson distribution with an
average rate of 5 emails per day. Calculate the probability that on a given day, the person
receives:
59. Exactly 3 emails.
60. At most 2 emails.
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of emails received per day, 𝑋 Poisson(𝜆 = 5).
61. The probability of receiving exactly 3 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 = 3)=𝑒−553
3! =𝑒−5 125
6 0.1404
62. The probability of receiving at most 2 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 2)= 𝑃(𝑋 = 0)+𝑃(𝑋 = 1)+𝑃(𝑋 = 2)
𝑃(𝑋 = 0)=𝑒−550
0! = 𝑒−5 0.0067
𝑃(𝑋 = 1)=𝑒−551
1! = 5𝑒−5 0.0337
𝑃(𝑋 = 2)=𝑒−552
2! =25𝑒−5
2 0.0842
𝑃(𝑋 2) 0.0067+0.0337+0.0842 = 0.1246
Problem 3: Binomial Distribution
Consider a scenario where a fair coin is flipped 10 times. What is the probability of getting
exactly 6 heads?
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of heads in 10 flips, 𝑋 Binomial(𝑛 = 10,𝑝 = 0.5).
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=(10
6)(0.5)6(0.5)4=10!
6!4!(0.5)10
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=210(0.5)10 =2101
1024 0.2051
Problem 4: Chi-Square Distribution
A random sample of 15 observations from a normal population has a sample variance of 20.
Test the hypothesis that the population variance is 15 at the 0.05 significance level.
Solution
The test statistic is:
𝜒2=(𝑛1)𝑠2
𝜎2=1420
15 18.67
With 𝑛1 = 14 degrees of freedom, the critical values from the chi-square distribution table at
the 0.05 significance level are 𝜒0.025,14
2 5.63 and 𝜒0.975,14
226.12.
Since 5.63 <18.67 <26.12, we do not reject the null hypothesis. There is no significant
evidence to suggest that the population variance is different from 15.
Problem 1: Probability Density Function
Given the probability density function (PDF) of a continuous random variable 𝑋 is 𝑓(𝑥)=
1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2, find:
63. 𝑃(𝑋 1)
64. 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)
Solution
The given PDF 𝑓(𝑥)=1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2 is the standard normal distribution, 𝑁(0,1).
65. To find 𝑃(𝑋 1), we need to compute the cumulative distribution function (CDF) 𝐹(1):
𝑃(𝑋 1)= 𝐹(1)= 1
2𝜋
1
−∞ 𝑒−𝑥2/2 𝑑𝑥
66. Using standard normal distribution tables or a computational tool, we find:
𝑃(𝑋 1) 0.8413
67. To find 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1), we use the symmetry of the normal distribution:
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 𝑃(𝑋 1)𝑃(𝑋 −1)
68. Since 𝑃(𝑋 1)= 1𝑃(𝑋 1):
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 2𝑃(𝑋 1)1 20.84131 = 0.6826
Problem 2: Poisson Distribution
Suppose the number of emails a person receives per day follows a Poisson distribution with an
average rate of 5 emails per day. Calculate the probability that on a given day, the person
receives:
69. Exactly 3 emails.
70. At most 2 emails.
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of emails received per day, 𝑋 Poisson(𝜆 = 5).
71. The probability of receiving exactly 3 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 = 3)=𝑒−553
3! =𝑒−5 125
6 0.1404
72. The probability of receiving at most 2 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 2)= 𝑃(𝑋 = 0)+𝑃(𝑋 = 1)+𝑃(𝑋 = 2)
𝑃(𝑋 = 0)=𝑒−550
0! = 𝑒−5 0.0067
𝑃(𝑋 = 1)=𝑒−551
1! = 5𝑒−5 0.0337
𝑃(𝑋 = 2)=𝑒−552
2! =25𝑒−5
2 0.0842
𝑃(𝑋 2) 0.0067+0.0337+0.0842 = 0.1246
Problem 3: Binomial Distribution
Consider a scenario where a fair coin is flipped 10 times. What is the probability of getting
exactly 6 heads?
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of heads in 10 flips, 𝑋 Binomial(𝑛 = 10,𝑝 = 0.5).
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=(10
6)(0.5)6(0.5)4=10!
6!4!(0.5)10
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=210(0.5)10 =2101
1024 0.2051
Problem 4: Chi-Square Distribution
A random sample of 15 observations from a normal population has a sample variance of 20.
Test the hypothesis that the population variance is 15 at the 0.05 significance level.
Solution
The test statistic is:
𝜒2=(𝑛1)𝑠2
𝜎2=1420
15 18.67
With 𝑛1 = 14 degrees of freedom, the critical values from the chi-square distribution table at
the 0.05 significance level are 𝜒0.025,14
2 5.63 and 𝜒0.975,14
226.12.
Since 5.63 <18.67 <26.12, we do not reject the null hypothesis. There is no significant
evidence to suggest that the population variance is different from 15.
Problem 1: Probability Density Function
Given the probability density function (PDF) of a continuous random variable 𝑋 is 𝑓(𝑥)=
1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2, find:
73. 𝑃(𝑋 1)
74. 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)
Solution
The given PDF 𝑓(𝑥)=1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2 is the standard normal distribution, 𝑁(0,1).
75. To find 𝑃(𝑋 1), we need to compute the cumulative distribution function (CDF) 𝐹(1):
𝑃(𝑋 1)= 𝐹(1)= 1
2𝜋
1
−∞ 𝑒−𝑥2/2 𝑑𝑥
76. Using standard normal distribution tables or a computational tool, we find:
𝑃(𝑋 1) 0.8413
77. To find 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1), we use the symmetry of the normal distribution:
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 𝑃(𝑋 1)𝑃(𝑋 −1)
78. Since 𝑃(𝑋 1)= 1𝑃(𝑋 1):
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 2𝑃(𝑋 1)1 20.84131 = 0.6826
Problem 2: Poisson Distribution
Suppose the number of emails a person receives per day follows a Poisson distribution with an
average rate of 5 emails per day. Calculate the probability that on a given day, the person
receives:
79. Exactly 3 emails.
80. At most 2 emails.
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of emails received per day, 𝑋 Poisson(𝜆 = 5).
81. The probability of receiving exactly 3 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 = 3)=𝑒−553
3! =𝑒−5 125
6 0.1404
82. The probability of receiving at most 2 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 2)= 𝑃(𝑋 = 0)+𝑃(𝑋 = 1)+𝑃(𝑋 = 2)
𝑃(𝑋 = 0)=𝑒−550
0! = 𝑒−5 0.0067
𝑃(𝑋 = 1)=𝑒−551
1! = 5𝑒−5 0.0337
𝑃(𝑋 = 2)=𝑒−552
2! =25𝑒−5
2 0.0842
𝑃(𝑋 2) 0.0067+0.0337+0.0842 = 0.1246
Problem 3: Binomial Distribution
Consider a scenario where a fair coin is flipped 10 times. What is the probability of getting
exactly 6 heads?
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of heads in 10 flips, 𝑋 Binomial(𝑛 = 10,𝑝 = 0.5).
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=(10
6)(0.5)6(0.5)4=10!
6!4!(0.5)10
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=210(0.5)10 =2101
1024 0.2051
Problem 4: Chi-Square Distribution
A random sample of 15 observations from a normal population has a sample variance of 20.
Test the hypothesis that the population variance is 15 at the 0.05 significance level.
Solution
The test statistic is:
𝜒2=(𝑛1)𝑠2
𝜎2=1420
15 18.67
With 𝑛1 = 14 degrees of freedom, the critical values from the chi-square distribution table at
the 0.05 significance level are 𝜒0.025,14
2 5.63 and 𝜒0.975,14
226.12.
Since 5.63 <18.67 <26.12, we do not reject the null hypothesis. There is no significant
evidence to suggest that the population variance is different from 15.
Problem 1: Probability Density Function
Given the probability density function (PDF) of a continuous random variable 𝑋 is 𝑓(𝑥)=
1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2, find:
83. 𝑃(𝑋 1)
84. 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)
Solution
The given PDF 𝑓(𝑥)=1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2 is the standard normal distribution, 𝑁(0,1).
85. To find 𝑃(𝑋 1), we need to compute the cumulative distribution function (CDF) 𝐹(1):
𝑃(𝑋 1)= 𝐹(1)= 1
2𝜋
1
−∞ 𝑒−𝑥2/2 𝑑𝑥
86. Using standard normal distribution tables or a computational tool, we find:
𝑃(𝑋 1) 0.8413
87. To find 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1), we use the symmetry of the normal distribution:
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 𝑃(𝑋 1)𝑃(𝑋 −1)
88. Since 𝑃(𝑋 1)= 1𝑃(𝑋 1):
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 2𝑃(𝑋 1)1 20.84131 = 0.6826
Problem 2: Poisson Distribution
Suppose the number of emails a person receives per day follows a Poisson distribution with an
average rate of 5 emails per day. Calculate the probability that on a given day, the person
receives:
89. Exactly 3 emails.
90. At most 2 emails.
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of emails received per day, 𝑋 Poisson(𝜆 = 5).
91. The probability of receiving exactly 3 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 = 3)=𝑒−553
3! =𝑒−5 125
6 0.1404
92. The probability of receiving at most 2 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 2)= 𝑃(𝑋 = 0)+𝑃(𝑋 = 1)+𝑃(𝑋 = 2)
𝑃(𝑋 = 0)=𝑒−550
0! = 𝑒−5 0.0067
𝑃(𝑋 = 1)=𝑒−551
1! = 5𝑒−5 0.0337
𝑃(𝑋 = 2)=𝑒−552
2! =25𝑒−5
2 0.0842
𝑃(𝑋 2) 0.0067+0.0337+0.0842 = 0.1246
Problem 3: Binomial Distribution
Consider a scenario where a fair coin is flipped 10 times. What is the probability of getting
exactly 6 heads?
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of heads in 10 flips, 𝑋 Binomial(𝑛 = 10,𝑝 = 0.5).
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=(10
6)(0.5)6(0.5)4=10!
6!4!(0.5)10
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=210(0.5)10 =2101
1024 0.2051
Problem 4: Chi-Square Distribution
A random sample of 15 observations from a normal population has a sample variance of 20.
Test the hypothesis that the population variance is 15 at the 0.05 significance level.
Solution
The test statistic is:
𝜒2=(𝑛1)𝑠2
𝜎2=1420
15 18.67
With 𝑛1 = 14 degrees of freedom, the critical values from the chi-square distribution table at
the 0.05 significance level are 𝜒0.025,14
2 5.63 and 𝜒0.975,14
226.12.
Since 5.63 <18.67 <26.12, we do not reject the null hypothesis. There is no significant
evidence to suggest that the population variance is different from 15.
Problem 1: Probability Density Function
Given the probability density function (PDF) of a continuous random variable 𝑋 is 𝑓(𝑥)=
1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2, find:
93. 𝑃(𝑋 1)
94. 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)
Solution
The given PDF 𝑓(𝑥)=1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2 is the standard normal distribution, 𝑁(0,1).
95. To find 𝑃(𝑋 1), we need to compute the cumulative distribution function (CDF) 𝐹(1):
𝑃(𝑋 1)= 𝐹(1)= 1
2𝜋
1
−∞ 𝑒−𝑥2/2 𝑑𝑥
96. Using standard normal distribution tables or a computational tool, we find:
𝑃(𝑋 1) 0.8413
97. To find 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1), we use the symmetry of the normal distribution:
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 𝑃(𝑋 1)𝑃(𝑋 −1)
98. Since 𝑃(𝑋 1)= 1𝑃(𝑋 1):
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 2𝑃(𝑋 1)1 20.84131 = 0.6826
Problem 2: Poisson Distribution
Suppose the number of emails a person receives per day follows a Poisson distribution with an
average rate of 5 emails per day. Calculate the probability that on a given day, the person
receives:
99. Exactly 3 emails.
100. At most 2 emails.
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of emails received per day, 𝑋 Poisson(𝜆 = 5).
101. The probability of receiving exactly 3 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 = 3)=𝑒−553
3! =𝑒−5 125
6 0.1404
102. The probability of receiving at most 2 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 2)= 𝑃(𝑋 = 0)+𝑃(𝑋 = 1)+𝑃(𝑋 = 2)
𝑃(𝑋 = 0)=𝑒−550
0! = 𝑒−5 0.0067
𝑃(𝑋 = 1)=𝑒−551
1! = 5𝑒−5 0.0337
𝑃(𝑋 = 2)=𝑒−552
2! =25𝑒−5
2 0.0842
𝑃(𝑋 2) 0.0067+0.0337+0.0842 = 0.1246
Problem 3: Binomial Distribution
Consider a scenario where a fair coin is flipped 10 times. What is the probability of getting
exactly 6 heads?
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of heads in 10 flips, 𝑋 Binomial(𝑛 = 10,𝑝 = 0.5).
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=(10
6)(0.5)6(0.5)4=10!
6!4!(0.5)10
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=210(0.5)10 =2101
1024 0.2051
Problem 4: Chi-Square Distribution
A random sample of 15 observations from a normal population has a sample variance of 20.
Test the hypothesis that the population variance is 15 at the 0.05 significance level.
Solution
The test statistic is:
𝜒2=(𝑛1)𝑠2
𝜎2=1420
15 18.67
With 𝑛1 = 14 degrees of freedom, the critical values from the chi-square distribution table at
the 0.05 significance level are 𝜒0.025,14
2 5.63 and 𝜒0.975,14
226.12.
Since 5.63 <18.67 <26.12, we do not reject the null hypothesis. There is no significant
evidence to suggest that the population variance is different from 15.
Problem 1: Probability Density Function
Given the probability density function (PDF) of a continuous random variable 𝑋 is 𝑓(𝑥)=
1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2, find:
103. 𝑃(𝑋 1)
104. 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)
Solution
The given PDF 𝑓(𝑥)=1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2 is the standard normal distribution, 𝑁(0,1).
105. To find 𝑃(𝑋 1), we need to compute the cumulative distribution function (CDF) 𝐹(1):
𝑃(𝑋 1)= 𝐹(1)= 1
2𝜋
1
−∞ 𝑒−𝑥2/2 𝑑𝑥
106. Using standard normal distribution tables or a computational tool, we find:
𝑃(𝑋 1) 0.8413
107. To find 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1), we use the symmetry of the normal distribution:
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 𝑃(𝑋 1)𝑃(𝑋 −1)
108. Since 𝑃(𝑋 −1)= 1𝑃(𝑋 1):
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 2𝑃(𝑋 1)1 20.84131 = 0.6826
Problem 2: Poisson Distribution
Suppose the number of emails a person receives per day follows a Poisson distribution with an
average rate of 5 emails per day. Calculate the probability that on a given day, the person
receives:
109. Exactly 3 emails.
110. At most 2 emails.
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of emails received per day, 𝑋 Poisson(𝜆 = 5).
111. The probability of receiving exactly 3 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 = 3)=𝑒−553
3! =𝑒−5 125
6 0.1404
112. The probability of receiving at most 2 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 2)= 𝑃(𝑋 = 0)+𝑃(𝑋 = 1)+𝑃(𝑋 = 2)
𝑃(𝑋 = 0)=𝑒−550
0! = 𝑒−5 0.0067
𝑃(𝑋 = 1)=𝑒−551
1! = 5𝑒−5 0.0337
𝑃(𝑋 = 2)=𝑒−552
2! =25𝑒−5
2 0.0842
𝑃(𝑋 2) 0.0067+0.0337+0.0842 = 0.1246
Problem 3: Binomial Distribution
Consider a scenario where a fair coin is flipped 10 times. What is the probability of getting
exactly 6 heads?
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of heads in 10 flips, 𝑋 Binomial(𝑛 = 10,𝑝 = 0.5).
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=(10
6)(0.5)6(0.5)4=10!
6!4!(0.5)10
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=210(0.5)10 =2101
1024 0.2051
Problem 4: Chi-Square Distribution
A random sample of 15 observations from a normal population has a sample variance of 20.
Test the hypothesis that the population variance is 15 at the 0.05 significance level.
Solution
The test statistic is:
𝜒2=(𝑛1)𝑠2
𝜎2=1420
15 18.67
With 𝑛1 = 14 degrees of freedom, the critical values from the chi-square distribution table at
the 0.05 significance level are 𝜒0.025,14
2 5.63 and 𝜒0.975,14
226.12.
Since 5.63 <18.67 <26.12, we do not reject the null hypothesis. There is no significant
evidence to suggest that the population variance is different from 15.
Problem 1: Probability Density Function
Given the probability density function (PDF) of a continuous random variable 𝑋 is 𝑓(𝑥)=
1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2, find:
113. 𝑃(𝑋 1)
114. 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)
Solution
The given PDF 𝑓(𝑥)=1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2 is the standard normal distribution, 𝑁(0,1).
115. To find 𝑃(𝑋 1), we need to compute the cumulative distribution function (CDF) 𝐹(1):
𝑃(𝑋 1)= 𝐹(1)= 1
2𝜋
1
−∞ 𝑒−𝑥2/2 𝑑𝑥
116. Using standard normal distribution tables or a computational tool, we find:
𝑃(𝑋 1) 0.8413
117. To find 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1), we use the symmetry of the normal distribution:
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 𝑃(𝑋 1)𝑃(𝑋 −1)
118. Since 𝑃(𝑋 −1)= 1𝑃(𝑋 1):
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 2𝑃(𝑋 1)1 20.84131 = 0.6826
Problem 2: Poisson Distribution
Suppose the number of emails a person receives per day follows a Poisson distribution with an
average rate of 5 emails per day. Calculate the probability that on a given day, the person
receives:
119. Exactly 3 emails.
120. At most 2 emails.
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of emails received per day, 𝑋 Poisson(𝜆 = 5).
121. The probability of receiving exactly 3 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 = 3)=𝑒−553
3! =𝑒−5 125
6 0.1404
122. The probability of receiving at most 2 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 2)= 𝑃(𝑋 = 0)+𝑃(𝑋 = 1)+𝑃(𝑋 = 2)
𝑃(𝑋 = 0)=𝑒−550
0! = 𝑒−5 0.0067
𝑃(𝑋 = 1)=𝑒−551
1! = 5𝑒−5 0.0337
𝑃(𝑋 = 2)=𝑒−552
2! =25𝑒−5
2 0.0842
𝑃(𝑋 2) 0.0067+0.0337+0.0842 = 0.1246
Problem 3: Binomial Distribution
Consider a scenario where a fair coin is flipped 10 times. What is the probability of getting
exactly 6 heads?
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of heads in 10 flips, 𝑋 Binomial(𝑛 = 10,𝑝 = 0.5).
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=(10
6)(0.5)6(0.5)4=10!
6!4!(0.5)10
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=210(0.5)10 =2101
1024 0.2051
Problem 4: Chi-Square Distribution
A random sample of 15 observations from a normal population has a sample variance of 20.
Test the hypothesis that the population variance is 15 at the 0.05 significance level.
Solution
The test statistic is:
𝜒2=(𝑛1)𝑠2
𝜎2=1420
15 18.67
With 𝑛1 = 14 degrees of freedom, the critical values from the chi-square distribution table at
the 0.05 significance level are 𝜒0.025,14
2 5.63 and 𝜒0.975,14
226.12.
Since 5.63 <18.67 <26.12, we do not reject the null hypothesis. There is no significant
evidence to suggest that the population variance is different from 15.
Problem 1: Probability Density Function
Given the probability density function (PDF) of a continuous random variable 𝑋 is 𝑓(𝑥)=
1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2, find:
123. 𝑃(𝑋 1)
124. 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)
Solution
The given PDF 𝑓(𝑥)=1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2 is the standard normal distribution, 𝑁(0,1).
125. To find 𝑃(𝑋 1), we need to compute the cumulative distribution function (CDF) 𝐹(1):
𝑃(𝑋 1)= 𝐹(1)= 1
2𝜋
1
−∞ 𝑒−𝑥2/2 𝑑𝑥
126. Using standard normal distribution tables or a computational tool, we find:
𝑃(𝑋 1) 0.8413
127. To find 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1), we use the symmetry of the normal distribution:
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 𝑃(𝑋 1)𝑃(𝑋 −1)
128. Since 𝑃(𝑋 −1)= 1𝑃(𝑋 1):
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 2𝑃(𝑋 1)1 20.84131 = 0.6826
Problem 2: Poisson Distribution
Suppose the number of emails a person receives per day follows a Poisson distribution with an
average rate of 5 emails per day. Calculate the probability that on a given day, the person
receives:
129. Exactly 3 emails.
130. At most 2 emails.
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of emails received per day, 𝑋 Poisson(𝜆 = 5).
131. The probability of receiving exactly 3 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 = 3)=𝑒−553
3! =𝑒−5 125
6 0.1404
132. The probability of receiving at most 2 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 2)= 𝑃(𝑋 = 0)+𝑃(𝑋 = 1)+𝑃(𝑋 = 2)
𝑃(𝑋 = 0)=𝑒−550
0! = 𝑒−5 0.0067
𝑃(𝑋 = 1)=𝑒−551
1! = 5𝑒−5 0.0337
𝑃(𝑋 = 2)=𝑒−552
2! =25𝑒−5
2 0.0842
𝑃(𝑋 2) 0.0067+0.0337+0.0842 = 0.1246
Problem 3: Binomial Distribution
Consider a scenario where a fair coin is flipped 10 times. What is the probability of getting
exactly 6 heads?
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of heads in 10 flips, 𝑋 Binomial(𝑛 = 10,𝑝 = 0.5).
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=(10
6)(0.5)6(0.5)4=10!
6!4!(0.5)10
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=210(0.5)10 =2101
1024 0.2051
Problem 4: Chi-Square Distribution
A random sample of 15 observations from a normal population has a sample variance of 20.
Test the hypothesis that the population variance is 15 at the 0.05 significance level.
Solution
The test statistic is:
𝜒2=(𝑛1)𝑠2
𝜎2=1420
15 18.67
With 𝑛1 = 14 degrees of freedom, the critical values from the chi-square distribution table at
the 0.05 significance level are 𝜒0.025,14
2 5.63 and 𝜒0.975,14
226.12.
Since 5.63 <18.67 <26.12, we do not reject the null hypothesis. There is no significant
evidence to suggest that the population variance is different from 15.
Problem 1: Probability Density Function
Given the probability density function (PDF) of a continuous random variable 𝑋 is 𝑓(𝑥)=
1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2, find:
133. 𝑃(𝑋 1)
134. 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)
Solution
The given PDF 𝑓(𝑥)=1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2 is the standard normal distribution, 𝑁(0,1).
135. To find 𝑃(𝑋 1), we need to compute the cumulative distribution function (CDF) 𝐹(1):
𝑃(𝑋 1)= 𝐹(1)= 1
2𝜋
1
−∞ 𝑒−𝑥2/2 𝑑𝑥
136. Using standard normal distribution tables or a computational tool, we find:
𝑃(𝑋 1) 0.8413
137. To find 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1), we use the symmetry of the normal distribution:
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 𝑃(𝑋 1)𝑃(𝑋 −1)
138. Since 𝑃(𝑋 −1)= 1𝑃(𝑋 1):
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 2𝑃(𝑋 1)1 20.84131 = 0.6826
Problem 2: Poisson Distribution
Suppose the number of emails a person receives per day follows a Poisson distribution with an
average rate of 5 emails per day. Calculate the probability that on a given day, the person
receives:
139. Exactly 3 emails.
140. At most 2 emails.
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of emails received per day, 𝑋 Poisson(𝜆 = 5).
141. The probability of receiving exactly 3 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 = 3)=𝑒−553
3! =𝑒−5 125
6 0.1404
142. The probability of receiving at most 2 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 2)= 𝑃(𝑋 = 0)+𝑃(𝑋 = 1)+𝑃(𝑋 = 2)
𝑃(𝑋 = 0)=𝑒−550
0! = 𝑒−5 0.0067
𝑃(𝑋 = 1)=𝑒−551
1! = 5𝑒−5 0.0337
𝑃(𝑋 = 2)=𝑒−552
2! =25𝑒−5
2 0.0842
𝑃(𝑋 2) 0.0067+0.0337+0.0842 = 0.1246
Problem 3: Binomial Distribution
Consider a scenario where a fair coin is flipped 10 times. What is the probability of getting
exactly 6 heads?
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of heads in 10 flips, 𝑋 Binomial(𝑛 = 10,𝑝 = 0.5).
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=(10
6)(0.5)6(0.5)4=10!
6!4!(0.5)10
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=210(0.5)10 =2101
1024 0.2051
Problem 4: Chi-Square Distribution
A random sample of 15 observations from a normal population has a sample variance of 20.
Test the hypothesis that the population variance is 15 at the 0.05 significance level.
Solution
The test statistic is:
𝜒2=(𝑛1)𝑠2
𝜎2=1420
15 18.67
With 𝑛1 = 14 degrees of freedom, the critical values from the chi-square distribution table at
the 0.05 significance level are 𝜒0.025,14
2 5.63 and 𝜒0.975,14
226.12.
Since 5.63 <18.67 <26.12, we do not reject the null hypothesis. There is no significant
evidence to suggest that the population variance is different from 15.
Problem 1: Probability Density Function
Given the probability density function (PDF) of a continuous random variable 𝑋 is 𝑓(𝑥)=
1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2, find:
143. 𝑃(𝑋 1)
144. 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)
Solution
The given PDF 𝑓(𝑥)=1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2 is the standard normal distribution, 𝑁(0,1).
145. To find 𝑃(𝑋 1), we need to compute the cumulative distribution function (CDF) 𝐹(1):
𝑃(𝑋 1)= 𝐹(1)= 1
2𝜋
1
−∞ 𝑒−𝑥2/2 𝑑𝑥
146. Using standard normal distribution tables or a computational tool, we find:
𝑃(𝑋 1) 0.8413
147. To find 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1), we use the symmetry of the normal distribution:
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 𝑃(𝑋 1)𝑃(𝑋 −1)
148. Since 𝑃(𝑋 −1)= 1𝑃(𝑋 1):
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 2𝑃(𝑋 1)1 20.84131 = 0.6826
Problem 2: Poisson Distribution
Suppose the number of emails a person receives per day follows a Poisson distribution with an
average rate of 5 emails per day. Calculate the probability that on a given day, the person
receives:
149. Exactly 3 emails.
150. At most 2 emails.
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of emails received per day, 𝑋 Poisson(𝜆 = 5).
151. The probability of receiving exactly 3 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 = 3)=𝑒−553
3! =𝑒−5 125
6 0.1404
152. The probability of receiving at most 2 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 2)= 𝑃(𝑋 = 0)+𝑃(𝑋 = 1)+𝑃(𝑋 = 2)
𝑃(𝑋 = 0)=𝑒−550
0! = 𝑒−5 0.0067
𝑃(𝑋 = 1)=𝑒−551
1! = 5𝑒−5 0.0337
𝑃(𝑋 = 2)=𝑒−552
2! =25𝑒−5
2 0.0842
𝑃(𝑋 2) 0.0067+0.0337+0.0842 = 0.1246
Problem 3: Binomial Distribution
Consider a scenario where a fair coin is flipped 10 times. What is the probability of getting
exactly 6 heads?
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of heads in 10 flips, 𝑋 Binomial(𝑛 = 10,𝑝 = 0.5).
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=(10
6)(0.5)6(0.5)4=10!
6!4!(0.5)10
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=210(0.5)10 =2101
1024 0.2051
Problem 4: Chi-Square Distribution
A random sample of 15 observations from a normal population has a sample variance of 20.
Test the hypothesis that the population variance is 15 at the 0.05 significance level.
Solution
The test statistic is:
𝜒2=(𝑛1)𝑠2
𝜎2=1420
15 18.67
With 𝑛1 = 14 degrees of freedom, the critical values from the chi-square distribution table at
the 0.05 significance level are 𝜒0.025,14
2 5.63 and 𝜒0.975,14
226.12.
Since 5.63 <18.67 <26.12, we do not reject the null hypothesis. There is no significant
evidence to suggest that the population variance is different from 15.
Problem 1: Probability Density Function
Given the probability density function (PDF) of a continuous random variable 𝑋 is 𝑓(𝑥)=
1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2, find:
153. 𝑃(𝑋 1)
154. 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)
Solution
The given PDF 𝑓(𝑥)=1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2 is the standard normal distribution, 𝑁(0,1).
155. To find 𝑃(𝑋 1), we need to compute the cumulative distribution function (CDF) 𝐹(1):
𝑃(𝑋 1)= 𝐹(1)= 1
2𝜋
1
−∞ 𝑒−𝑥2/2 𝑑𝑥
156. Using standard normal distribution tables or a computational tool, we find:
𝑃(𝑋 1) 0.8413
157. To find 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1), we use the symmetry of the normal distribution:
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 𝑃(𝑋 1)𝑃(𝑋 −1)
158. Since 𝑃(𝑋 −1)= 1𝑃(𝑋 1):
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 2𝑃(𝑋 1)1 20.84131 = 0.6826
Problem 2: Poisson Distribution
Suppose the number of emails a person receives per day follows a Poisson distribution with an
average rate of 5 emails per day. Calculate the probability that on a given day, the person
receives:
159. Exactly 3 emails.
160. At most 2 emails.
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of emails received per day, 𝑋 Poisson(𝜆 = 5).
161. The probability of receiving exactly 3 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 = 3)=𝑒−553
3! =𝑒−5 125
6 0.1404
162. The probability of receiving at most 2 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 2)= 𝑃(𝑋 = 0)+𝑃(𝑋 = 1)+𝑃(𝑋 = 2)
𝑃(𝑋 = 0)=𝑒−550
0! = 𝑒−5 0.0067
𝑃(𝑋 = 1)=𝑒−551
1! = 5𝑒−5 0.0337
𝑃(𝑋 = 2)=𝑒−552
2! =25𝑒−5
2 0.0842
𝑃(𝑋 2) 0.0067+0.0337+0.0842 = 0.1246
Problem 3: Binomial Distribution
Consider a scenario where a fair coin is flipped 10 times. What is the probability of getting
exactly 6 heads?
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of heads in 10 flips, 𝑋 Binomial(𝑛 = 10,𝑝 = 0.5).
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=(10
6)(0.5)6(0.5)4=10!
6!4!(0.5)10
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=210(0.5)10 =2101
1024 0.2051
Problem 4: Chi-Square Distribution
A random sample of 15 observations from a normal population has a sample variance of 20.
Test the hypothesis that the population variance is 15 at the 0.05 significance level.
Solution
The test statistic is:
𝜒2=(𝑛1)𝑠2
𝜎2=1420
15 18.67
With 𝑛1 = 14 degrees of freedom, the critical values from the chi-square distribution table at
the 0.05 significance level are 𝜒0.025,14
2 5.63 and 𝜒0.975,14
226.12.
Since 5.63 <18.67 <26.12, we do not reject the null hypothesis. There is no significant
evidence to suggest that the population variance is different from 15.
Problem 1: Probability Density Function
Given the probability density function (PDF) of a continuous random variable 𝑋 is 𝑓(𝑥)=
1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2, find:
163. 𝑃(𝑋 1)
164. 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)
Solution
The given PDF 𝑓(𝑥)=1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2 is the standard normal distribution, 𝑁(0,1).
165. To find 𝑃(𝑋 1), we need to compute the cumulative distribution function (CDF) 𝐹(1):
𝑃(𝑋 1)= 𝐹(1)= 1
2𝜋
1
−∞ 𝑒−𝑥2/2 𝑑𝑥
166. Using standard normal distribution tables or a computational tool, we find:
𝑃(𝑋 1) 0.8413
167. To find 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1), we use the symmetry of the normal distribution:
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 𝑃(𝑋 1)𝑃(𝑋 −1)
168. Since 𝑃(𝑋 −1)= 1𝑃(𝑋 1):
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 2𝑃(𝑋 1)1 20.84131 = 0.6826
Problem 2: Poisson Distribution
Suppose the number of emails a person receives per day follows a Poisson distribution with an
average rate of 5 emails per day. Calculate the probability that on a given day, the person
receives:
169. Exactly 3 emails.
170. At most 2 emails.
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of emails received per day, 𝑋 Poisson(𝜆 = 5).
171. The probability of receiving exactly 3 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 = 3)=𝑒−553
3! =𝑒−5 125
6 0.1404
172. The probability of receiving at most 2 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 2)= 𝑃(𝑋 = 0)+𝑃(𝑋 = 1)+𝑃(𝑋 = 2)
𝑃(𝑋 = 0)=𝑒−550
0! = 𝑒−5 0.0067
𝑃(𝑋 = 1)=𝑒−551
1! = 5𝑒−5 0.0337
𝑃(𝑋 = 2)=𝑒−552
2! =25𝑒−5
2 0.0842
𝑃(𝑋 2) 0.0067+0.0337+0.0842 = 0.1246
Problem 3: Binomial Distribution
Consider a scenario where a fair coin is flipped 10 times. What is the probability of getting
exactly 6 heads?
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of heads in 10 flips, 𝑋 Binomial(𝑛 = 10,𝑝 = 0.5).
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=(10
6)(0.5)6(0.5)4=10!
6!4!(0.5)10
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=210(0.5)10 =2101
1024 0.2051
Problem 4: Chi-Square Distribution
A random sample of 15 observations from a normal population has a sample variance of 20.
Test the hypothesis that the population variance is 15 at the 0.05 significance level.
Solution
The test statistic is:
𝜒2=(𝑛1)𝑠2
𝜎2=1420
15 18.67
With 𝑛1 = 14 degrees of freedom, the critical values from the chi-square distribution table at
the 0.05 significance level are 𝜒0.025,14
2 5.63 and 𝜒0.975,14
226.12.
Since 5.63 <18.67 <26.12, we do not reject the null hypothesis. There is no significant
evidence to suggest that the population variance is different from 15.
Problem 1: Probability Density Function
Given the probability density function (PDF) of a continuous random variable 𝑋 is 𝑓(𝑥)=
1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2, find:
173. 𝑃(𝑋 1)
174. 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)
Solution
The given PDF 𝑓(𝑥)=1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2 is the standard normal distribution, 𝑁(0,1).
175. To find 𝑃(𝑋 1), we need to compute the cumulative distribution function (CDF) 𝐹(1):
𝑃(𝑋 1)= 𝐹(1)= 1
2𝜋
1
−∞ 𝑒−𝑥2/2 𝑑𝑥
176. Using standard normal distribution tables or a computational tool, we find:
𝑃(𝑋 1) 0.8413
177. To find 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1), we use the symmetry of the normal distribution:
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 𝑃(𝑋 1)𝑃(𝑋 −1)
178. Since 𝑃(𝑋 −1)= 1𝑃(𝑋 1):
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 2𝑃(𝑋 1)1 20.84131 = 0.6826
Problem 2: Poisson Distribution
Suppose the number of emails a person receives per day follows a Poisson distribution with an
average rate of 5 emails per day. Calculate the probability that on a given day, the person
receives:
179. Exactly 3 emails.
180. At most 2 emails.
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of emails received per day, 𝑋 Poisson(𝜆 = 5).
181. The probability of receiving exactly 3 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 = 3)=𝑒−553
3! =𝑒−5 125
6 0.1404
182. The probability of receiving at most 2 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 2)= 𝑃(𝑋 = 0)+𝑃(𝑋 = 1)+𝑃(𝑋 = 2)
𝑃(𝑋 = 0)=𝑒−550
0! = 𝑒−5 0.0067
𝑃(𝑋 = 1)=𝑒−551
1! = 5𝑒−5 0.0337
𝑃(𝑋 = 2)=𝑒−552
2! =25𝑒−5
2 0.0842
𝑃(𝑋 2) 0.0067+0.0337+0.0842 = 0.1246
Problem 3: Binomial Distribution
Consider a scenario where a fair coin is flipped 10 times. What is the probability of getting
exactly 6 heads?
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of heads in 10 flips, 𝑋 Binomial(𝑛 = 10,𝑝 = 0.5).
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=(10
6)(0.5)6(0.5)4=10!
6!4!(0.5)10
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=210(0.5)10 =2101
1024 0.2051
Problem 4: Chi-Square Distribution
A random sample of 15 observations from a normal population has a sample variance of 20.
Test the hypothesis that the population variance is 15 at the 0.05 significance level.
Solution
The test statistic is:
𝜒2=(𝑛1)𝑠2
𝜎2=1420
15 18.67
With 𝑛1 = 14 degrees of freedom, the critical values from the chi-square distribution table at
the 0.05 significance level are 𝜒0.025,14
2 5.63 and 𝜒0.975,14
226.12.
Since 5.63 <18.67 <26.12, we do not reject the null hypothesis. There is no significant
evidence to suggest that the population variance is different from 15.
Problem 1: Probability Density Function
Given the probability density function (PDF) of a continuous random variable 𝑋 is 𝑓(𝑥)=
1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2, find:
183. 𝑃(𝑋 1)
184. 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)
Solution
The given PDF 𝑓(𝑥)=1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2 is the standard normal distribution, 𝑁(0,1).
185. To find 𝑃(𝑋 1), we need to compute the cumulative distribution function (CDF) 𝐹(1):
𝑃(𝑋 1)= 𝐹(1)= 1
2𝜋
1
−∞ 𝑒−𝑥2/2 𝑑𝑥
186. Using standard normal distribution tables or a computational tool, we find:
𝑃(𝑋 1) 0.8413
187. To find 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1), we use the symmetry of the normal distribution:
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 𝑃(𝑋 1)𝑃(𝑋 −1)
188. Since 𝑃(𝑋 −1)= 1𝑃(𝑋 1):
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 2𝑃(𝑋 1)1 20.84131 = 0.6826
Problem 2: Poisson Distribution
Suppose the number of emails a person receives per day follows a Poisson distribution with an
average rate of 5 emails per day. Calculate the probability that on a given day, the person
receives:
189. Exactly 3 emails.
190. At most 2 emails.
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of emails received per day, 𝑋 Poisson(𝜆 = 5).
191. The probability of receiving exactly 3 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 = 3)=𝑒−553
3! =𝑒−5 125
6 0.1404
192. The probability of receiving at most 2 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 2)= 𝑃(𝑋 = 0)+𝑃(𝑋 = 1)+𝑃(𝑋 = 2)
𝑃(𝑋 = 0)=𝑒−550
0! = 𝑒−5 0.0067
𝑃(𝑋 = 1)=𝑒−551
1! = 5𝑒−5 0.0337
𝑃(𝑋 = 2)=𝑒−552
2! =25𝑒−5
2 0.0842
𝑃(𝑋 2) 0.0067+0.0337+0.0842 = 0.1246
Problem 3: Binomial Distribution
Consider a scenario where a fair coin is flipped 10 times. What is the probability of getting
exactly 6 heads?
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of heads in 10 flips, 𝑋 Binomial(𝑛 = 10,𝑝 = 0.5).
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=(10
6)(0.5)6(0.5)4=10!
6!4!(0.5)10
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=210(0.5)10 =2101
1024 0.2051
Problem 4: Chi-Square Distribution
A random sample of 15 observations from a normal population has a sample variance of 20.
Test the hypothesis that the population variance is 15 at the 0.05 significance level.
Solution
The test statistic is:
𝜒2=(𝑛1)𝑠2
𝜎2=1420
15 18.67
With 𝑛1 = 14 degrees of freedom, the critical values from the chi-square distribution table at
the 0.05 significance level are 𝜒0.025,14
2 5.63 and 𝜒0.975,14
226.12.
Since 5.63 <18.67 <26.12, we do not reject the null hypothesis. There is no significant
evidence to suggest that the population variance is different from 15.
Problem 1: Probability Density Function
Given the probability density function (PDF) of a continuous random variable 𝑋 is 𝑓(𝑥)=
1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2, find:
193. 𝑃(𝑋 1)
194. 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)
Solution
The given PDF 𝑓(𝑥)=1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2 is the standard normal distribution, 𝑁(0,1).
195. To find 𝑃(𝑋 1), we need to compute the cumulative distribution function (CDF) 𝐹(1):
𝑃(𝑋 1)= 𝐹(1)= 1
2𝜋
1
−∞ 𝑒−𝑥2/2 𝑑𝑥
196. Using standard normal distribution tables or a computational tool, we find:
𝑃(𝑋 1) 0.8413
197. To find 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1), we use the symmetry of the normal distribution:
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 𝑃(𝑋 1)𝑃(𝑋 −1)
198. Since 𝑃(𝑋 −1)= 1𝑃(𝑋 1):
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 2𝑃(𝑋 1)1 20.84131 = 0.6826
Problem 2: Poisson Distribution
Suppose the number of emails a person receives per day follows a Poisson distribution with an
average rate of 5 emails per day. Calculate the probability that on a given day, the person
receives:
199. Exactly 3 emails.
200. At most 2 emails.
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of emails received per day, 𝑋 Poisson(𝜆 = 5).
201. The probability of receiving exactly 3 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 = 3)=𝑒−553
3! =𝑒−5 125
6 0.1404
202. The probability of receiving at most 2 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 2)= 𝑃(𝑋 = 0)+𝑃(𝑋 = 1)+𝑃(𝑋 = 2)
𝑃(𝑋 = 0)=𝑒−550
0! = 𝑒−5 0.0067
𝑃(𝑋 = 1)=𝑒−551
1! = 5𝑒−5 0.0337
𝑃(𝑋 = 2)=𝑒−552
2! =25𝑒−5
2 0.0842
𝑃(𝑋 2) 0.0067+0.0337+0.0842 = 0.1246
Problem 3: Binomial Distribution
Consider a scenario where a fair coin is flipped 10 times. What is the probability of getting
exactly 6 heads?
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of heads in 10 flips, 𝑋 Binomial(𝑛 = 10,𝑝 = 0.5).
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=(10
6)(0.5)6(0.5)4=10!
6!4!(0.5)10
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=210(0.5)10 =2101
1024 0.2051
Problem 4: Chi-Square Distribution
A random sample of 15 observations from a normal population has a sample variance of 20.
Test the hypothesis that the population variance is 15 at the 0.05 significance level.
Solution
The test statistic is:
𝜒2=(𝑛1)𝑠2
𝜎2=1420
15 18.67
With 𝑛1 = 14 degrees of freedom, the critical values from the chi-square distribution table at
the 0.05 significance level are 𝜒0.025,14
2 5.63 and 𝜒0.975,14
226.12.
Since 5.63 <18.67 <26.12, we do not reject the null hypothesis. There is no significant
evidence to suggest that the population variance is different from 15.
Problem 1: Probability Density Function
Given the probability density function (PDF) of a continuous random variable 𝑋 is 𝑓(𝑥)=
1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2, find:
203. 𝑃(𝑋 1)
204. 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)
Solution
The given PDF 𝑓(𝑥)=1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2 is the standard normal distribution, 𝑁(0,1).
205. To find 𝑃(𝑋 1), we need to compute the cumulative distribution function (CDF) 𝐹(1):
𝑃(𝑋 1)= 𝐹(1)= 1
2𝜋
1
−∞ 𝑒−𝑥2/2 𝑑𝑥
206. Using standard normal distribution tables or a computational tool, we find:
𝑃(𝑋 1) 0.8413
207. To find 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1), we use the symmetry of the normal distribution:
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 𝑃(𝑋 1)𝑃(𝑋 −1)
208. Since 𝑃(𝑋 −1)= 1𝑃(𝑋 1):
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 2𝑃(𝑋 1)1 20.84131 = 0.6826
Problem 2: Poisson Distribution
Suppose the number of emails a person receives per day follows a Poisson distribution with an
average rate of 5 emails per day. Calculate the probability that on a given day, the person
receives:
209. Exactly 3 emails.
210. At most 2 emails.
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of emails received per day, 𝑋 Poisson(𝜆 = 5).
211. The probability of receiving exactly 3 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 = 3)=𝑒−553
3! =𝑒−5 125
6 0.1404
212. The probability of receiving at most 2 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 2)= 𝑃(𝑋 = 0)+𝑃(𝑋 = 1)+𝑃(𝑋 = 2)
𝑃(𝑋 = 0)=𝑒−550
0! = 𝑒−5 0.0067
𝑃(𝑋 = 1)=𝑒−551
1! = 5𝑒−5 0.0337
𝑃(𝑋 = 2)=𝑒−552
2! =25𝑒−5
2 0.0842
𝑃(𝑋 2) 0.0067+0.0337+0.0842 = 0.1246
Problem 3: Binomial Distribution
Consider a scenario where a fair coin is flipped 10 times. What is the probability of getting
exactly 6 heads?
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of heads in 10 flips, 𝑋 Binomial(𝑛 = 10,𝑝 = 0.5).
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=(10
6)(0.5)6(0.5)4=10!
6!4!(0.5)10
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=210(0.5)10 =2101
1024 0.2051
Problem 4: Chi-Square Distribution
A random sample of 15 observations from a normal population has a sample variance of 20.
Test the hypothesis that the population variance is 15 at the 0.05 significance level.
Solution
The test statistic is:
𝜒2=(𝑛1)𝑠2
𝜎2=1420
15 18.67
With 𝑛1 = 14 degrees of freedom, the critical values from the chi-square distribution table at
the 0.05 significance level are 𝜒0.025,14
2 5.63 and 𝜒0.975,14
226.12.
Since 5.63 <18.67 <26.12, we do not reject the null hypothesis. There is no significant
evidence to suggest that the population variance is different from 15.
Problem 1: Probability Density Function
Given the probability density function (PDF) of a continuous random variable 𝑋 is 𝑓(𝑥)=
1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2, find:
213. 𝑃(𝑋 1)
214. 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)
Solution
The given PDF 𝑓(𝑥)=1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2 is the standard normal distribution, 𝑁(0,1).
215. To find 𝑃(𝑋 1), we need to compute the cumulative distribution function (CDF) 𝐹(1):
𝑃(𝑋 1)= 𝐹(1)= 1
2𝜋
1
−∞ 𝑒−𝑥2/2 𝑑𝑥
216. Using standard normal distribution tables or a computational tool, we find:
𝑃(𝑋 1) 0.8413
217. To find 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1), we use the symmetry of the normal distribution:
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 𝑃(𝑋 1)𝑃(𝑋 −1)
218. Since 𝑃(𝑋 −1)= 1𝑃(𝑋 1):
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 2𝑃(𝑋 1)1 20.84131 = 0.6826
Problem 2: Poisson Distribution
Suppose the number of emails a person receives per day follows a Poisson distribution with an
average rate of 5 emails per day. Calculate the probability that on a given day, the person
receives:
219. Exactly 3 emails.
220. At most 2 emails.
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of emails received per day, 𝑋 Poisson(𝜆 = 5).
221. The probability of receiving exactly 3 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 = 3)=𝑒−553
3! =𝑒−5 125
6 0.1404
222. The probability of receiving at most 2 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 2)= 𝑃(𝑋 = 0)+𝑃(𝑋 = 1)+𝑃(𝑋 = 2)
𝑃(𝑋 = 0)=𝑒−550
0! = 𝑒−5 0.0067
𝑃(𝑋 = 1)=𝑒−551
1! = 5𝑒−5 0.0337
𝑃(𝑋 = 2)=𝑒−552
2! =25𝑒−5
2 0.0842
𝑃(𝑋 2) 0.0067+0.0337+0.0842 = 0.1246
Problem 3: Binomial Distribution
Consider a scenario where a fair coin is flipped 10 times. What is the probability of getting
exactly 6 heads?
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of heads in 10 flips, 𝑋 Binomial(𝑛 = 10,𝑝 = 0.5).
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=(10
6)(0.5)6(0.5)4=10!
6!4!(0.5)10
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=210(0.5)10 =2101
1024 0.2051
Problem 4: Chi-Square Distribution
A random sample of 15 observations from a normal population has a sample variance of 20.
Test the hypothesis that the population variance is 15 at the 0.05 significance level.
Solution
The test statistic is:
𝜒2=(𝑛1)𝑠2
𝜎2=1420
15 18.67
With 𝑛1 = 14 degrees of freedom, the critical values from the chi-square distribution table at
the 0.05 significance level are 𝜒0.025,14
2 5.63 and 𝜒0.975,14
226.12.
Since 5.63 <18.67 <26.12, we do not reject the null hypothesis. There is no significant
evidence to suggest that the population variance is different from 15.
Problem 1: Probability Density Function
Given the probability density function (PDF) of a continuous random variable 𝑋 is 𝑓(𝑥)=
1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2, find:
223. 𝑃(𝑋 1)
224. 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)
Solution
The given PDF 𝑓(𝑥)=1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2 is the standard normal distribution, 𝑁(0,1).
225. To find 𝑃(𝑋 1), we need to compute the cumulative distribution function (CDF) 𝐹(1):
𝑃(𝑋 1)= 𝐹(1)= 1
2𝜋
1
−∞ 𝑒−𝑥2/2 𝑑𝑥
226. Using standard normal distribution tables or a computational tool, we find:
𝑃(𝑋 1) 0.8413
227. To find 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1), we use the symmetry of the normal distribution:
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 𝑃(𝑋 1)𝑃(𝑋 −1)
228. Since 𝑃(𝑋 −1)= 1𝑃(𝑋 1):
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 2𝑃(𝑋 1)1 20.84131 = 0.6826
Problem 2: Poisson Distribution
Suppose the number of emails a person receives per day follows a Poisson distribution with an
average rate of 5 emails per day. Calculate the probability that on a given day, the person
receives:
229. Exactly 3 emails.
230. At most 2 emails.
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of emails received per day, 𝑋 Poisson(𝜆 = 5).
231. The probability of receiving exactly 3 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 = 3)=𝑒−553
3! =𝑒−5 125
6 0.1404
232. The probability of receiving at most 2 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 2)= 𝑃(𝑋 = 0)+𝑃(𝑋 = 1)+𝑃(𝑋 = 2)
𝑃(𝑋 = 0)=𝑒−550
0! = 𝑒−5 0.0067
𝑃(𝑋 = 1)=𝑒−551
1! = 5𝑒−5 0.0337
𝑃(𝑋 = 2)=𝑒−552
2! =25𝑒−5
2 0.0842
𝑃(𝑋 2) 0.0067+0.0337+0.0842 = 0.1246
Problem 3: Binomial Distribution
Consider a scenario where a fair coin is flipped 10 times. What is the probability of getting
exactly 6 heads?
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of heads in 10 flips, 𝑋 Binomial(𝑛 = 10,𝑝 = 0.5).
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=(10
6)(0.5)6(0.5)4=10!
6!4!(0.5)10
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=210(0.5)10 =2101
1024 0.2051
Problem 4: Chi-Square Distribution
A random sample of 15 observations from a normal population has a sample variance of 20.
Test the hypothesis that the population variance is 15 at the 0.05 significance level.
Solution
The test statistic is:
𝜒2=(𝑛1)𝑠2
𝜎2=1420
15 18.67
With 𝑛1 = 14 degrees of freedom, the critical values from the chi-square distribution table at
the 0.05 significance level are 𝜒0.025,14
2 5.63 and 𝜒0.975,14
226.12.
Since 5.63 <18.67 <26.12, we do not reject the null hypothesis. There is no significant
evidence to suggest that the population variance is different from 15.
Problem 1: Probability Density Function
Given the probability density function (PDF) of a continuous random variable 𝑋 is 𝑓(𝑥)=
1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2, find:
233. 𝑃(𝑋 1)
234. 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)
Solution
The given PDF 𝑓(𝑥)=1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2 is the standard normal distribution, 𝑁(0,1).
235. To find 𝑃(𝑋 1), we need to compute the cumulative distribution function (CDF) 𝐹(1):
𝑃(𝑋 1)= 𝐹(1)= 1
2𝜋
1
−∞ 𝑒−𝑥2/2 𝑑𝑥
236. Using standard normal distribution tables or a computational tool, we find:
𝑃(𝑋 1) 0.8413
237. To find 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1), we use the symmetry of the normal distribution:
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 𝑃(𝑋 1)𝑃(𝑋 −1)
238. Since 𝑃(𝑋 −1)= 1𝑃(𝑋 1):
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 2𝑃(𝑋 1)1 20.84131 = 0.6826
Problem 2: Poisson Distribution
Suppose the number of emails a person receives per day follows a Poisson distribution with an
average rate of 5 emails per day. Calculate the probability that on a given day, the person
receives:
239. Exactly 3 emails.
240. At most 2 emails.
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of emails received per day, 𝑋 Poisson(𝜆 = 5).
241. The probability of receiving exactly 3 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 = 3)=𝑒−553
3! =𝑒−5 125
6 0.1404
242. The probability of receiving at most 2 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 2)= 𝑃(𝑋 = 0)+𝑃(𝑋 = 1)+𝑃(𝑋 = 2)
𝑃(𝑋 = 0)=𝑒−550
0! = 𝑒−5 0.0067
𝑃(𝑋 = 1)=𝑒−551
1! = 5𝑒−5 0.0337
𝑃(𝑋 = 2)=𝑒−552
2! =25𝑒−5
2 0.0842
𝑃(𝑋 2) 0.0067+0.0337+0.0842 = 0.1246
Problem 3: Binomial Distribution
Consider a scenario where a fair coin is flipped 10 times. What is the probability of getting
exactly 6 heads?
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of heads in 10 flips, 𝑋 Binomial(𝑛 = 10,𝑝 = 0.5).
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=(10
6)(0.5)6(0.5)4=10!
6!4!(0.5)10
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=210(0.5)10 =2101
1024 0.2051
Problem 4: Chi-Square Distribution
A random sample of 15 observations from a normal population has a sample variance of 20.
Test the hypothesis that the population variance is 15 at the 0.05 significance level.
Solution
The test statistic is:
𝜒2=(𝑛1)𝑠2
𝜎2=1420
15 18.67
With 𝑛1 = 14 degrees of freedom, the critical values from the chi-square distribution table at
the 0.05 significance level are 𝜒0.025,14
2 5.63 and 𝜒0.975,14
226.12.
Since 5.63 <18.67 <26.12, we do not reject the null hypothesis. There is no significant
evidence to suggest that the population variance is different from 15.
Problem 1: Probability Density Function
Given the probability density function (PDF) of a continuous random variable 𝑋 is 𝑓(𝑥)=
1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2, find:
243. 𝑃(𝑋 1)
244. 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)
Solution
The given PDF 𝑓(𝑥)=1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2 is the standard normal distribution, 𝑁(0,1).
245. To find 𝑃(𝑋 1), we need to compute the cumulative distribution function (CDF) 𝐹(1):
𝑃(𝑋 1)= 𝐹(1)= 1
2𝜋
1
−∞ 𝑒−𝑥2/2 𝑑𝑥
246. Using standard normal distribution tables or a computational tool, we find:
𝑃(𝑋 1) 0.8413
247. To find 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1), we use the symmetry of the normal distribution:
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 𝑃(𝑋 1)𝑃(𝑋 −1)
248. Since 𝑃(𝑋 −1)= 1𝑃(𝑋 1):
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 2𝑃(𝑋 1)1 20.84131 = 0.6826
Problem 2: Poisson Distribution
Suppose the number of emails a person receives per day follows a Poisson distribution with an
average rate of 5 emails per day. Calculate the probability that on a given day, the person
receives:
249. Exactly 3 emails.
250. At most 2 emails.
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of emails received per day, 𝑋 Poisson(𝜆 = 5).
251. The probability of receiving exactly 3 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 = 3)=𝑒−553
3! =𝑒−5 125
6 0.1404
252. The probability of receiving at most 2 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 2)= 𝑃(𝑋 = 0)+𝑃(𝑋 = 1)+𝑃(𝑋 = 2)
𝑃(𝑋 = 0)=𝑒−550
0! = 𝑒−5 0.0067
𝑃(𝑋 = 1)=𝑒−551
1! = 5𝑒−5 0.0337
𝑃(𝑋 = 2)=𝑒−552
2! =25𝑒−5
2 0.0842
𝑃(𝑋 2) 0.0067+0.0337+0.0842 = 0.1246
Problem 3: Binomial Distribution
Consider a scenario where a fair coin is flipped 10 times. What is the probability of getting
exactly 6 heads?
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of heads in 10 flips, 𝑋 Binomial(𝑛 = 10,𝑝 = 0.5).
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=(10
6)(0.5)6(0.5)4=10!
6!4!(0.5)10
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=210(0.5)10 =2101
1024 0.2051
Problem 4: Chi-Square Distribution
A random sample of 15 observations from a normal population has a sample variance of 20.
Test the hypothesis that the population variance is 15 at the 0.05 significance level.
Solution
The test statistic is:
𝜒2=(𝑛1)𝑠2
𝜎2=1420
15 18.67
With 𝑛1 = 14 degrees of freedom, the critical values from the chi-square distribution table at
the 0.05 significance level are 𝜒0.025,14
2 5.63 and 𝜒0.975,14
226.12.
Since 5.63 <18.67 <26.12, we do not reject the null hypothesis. There is no significant
evidence to suggest that the population variance is different from 15.
Problem 1: Probability Density Function
Given the probability density function (PDF) of a continuous random variable 𝑋 is 𝑓(𝑥)=
1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2, find:
253. 𝑃(𝑋 1)
254. 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)
Solution
The given PDF 𝑓(𝑥)=1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2 is the standard normal distribution, 𝑁(0,1).
255. To find 𝑃(𝑋 1), we need to compute the cumulative distribution function (CDF) 𝐹(1):
𝑃(𝑋 1)= 𝐹(1)= 1
2𝜋
1
−∞ 𝑒−𝑥2/2 𝑑𝑥
256. Using standard normal distribution tables or a computational tool, we find:
𝑃(𝑋 1) 0.8413
257. To find 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1), we use the symmetry of the normal distribution:
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 𝑃(𝑋 1)𝑃(𝑋 −1)
258. Since 𝑃(𝑋 −1)= 1𝑃(𝑋 1):
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 2𝑃(𝑋 1)1 20.84131 = 0.6826
Problem 2: Poisson Distribution
Suppose the number of emails a person receives per day follows a Poisson distribution with an
average rate of 5 emails per day. Calculate the probability that on a given day, the person
receives:
259. Exactly 3 emails.
260. At most 2 emails.
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of emails received per day, 𝑋 Poisson(𝜆 = 5).
261. The probability of receiving exactly 3 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 = 3)=𝑒−553
3! =𝑒−5 125
6 0.1404
262. The probability of receiving at most 2 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 2)= 𝑃(𝑋 = 0)+𝑃(𝑋 = 1)+𝑃(𝑋 = 2)
𝑃(𝑋 = 0)=𝑒−550
0! = 𝑒−5 0.0067
𝑃(𝑋 = 1)=𝑒−551
1! = 5𝑒−5 0.0337
𝑃(𝑋 = 2)=𝑒−552
2! =25𝑒−5
2 0.0842
𝑃(𝑋 2) 0.0067+0.0337+0.0842 = 0.1246
Problem 3: Binomial Distribution
Consider a scenario where a fair coin is flipped 10 times. What is the probability of getting
exactly 6 heads?
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of heads in 10 flips, 𝑋 Binomial(𝑛 = 10,𝑝 = 0.5).
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=(10
6)(0.5)6(0.5)4=10!
6!4!(0.5)10
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=210(0.5)10 =2101
1024 0.2051
Problem 4: Chi-Square Distribution
A random sample of 15 observations from a normal population has a sample variance of 20.
Test the hypothesis that the population variance is 15 at the 0.05 significance level.
Solution
The test statistic is:
𝜒2=(𝑛1)𝑠2
𝜎2=1420
15 18.67
With 𝑛1 = 14 degrees of freedom, the critical values from the chi-square distribution table at
the 0.05 significance level are 𝜒0.025,14
2 5.63 and 𝜒0.975,14
226.12.
Since 5.63 <18.67 <26.12, we do not reject the null hypothesis. There is no significant
evidence to suggest that the population variance is different from 15.
Problem 1: Probability Density Function
Given the probability density function (PDF) of a continuous random variable 𝑋 is 𝑓(𝑥)=
1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2, find:
263. 𝑃(𝑋 1)
264. 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)
Solution
The given PDF 𝑓(𝑥)=1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2 is the standard normal distribution, 𝑁(0,1).
265. To find 𝑃(𝑋 1), we need to compute the cumulative distribution function (CDF) 𝐹(1):
𝑃(𝑋 1)= 𝐹(1)= 1
2𝜋
1
−∞ 𝑒−𝑥2/2 𝑑𝑥
266. Using standard normal distribution tables or a computational tool, we find:
𝑃(𝑋 1) 0.8413
267. To find 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1), we use the symmetry of the normal distribution:
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 𝑃(𝑋 1)𝑃(𝑋 −1)
268. Since 𝑃(𝑋 −1)= 1𝑃(𝑋 1):
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 2𝑃(𝑋 1)1 20.84131 = 0.6826
Problem 2: Poisson Distribution
Suppose the number of emails a person receives per day follows a Poisson distribution with an
average rate of 5 emails per day. Calculate the probability that on a given day, the person
receives:
269. Exactly 3 emails.
270. At most 2 emails.
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of emails received per day, 𝑋 Poisson(𝜆 = 5).
271. The probability of receiving exactly 3 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 = 3)=𝑒−553
3! =𝑒−5 125
6 0.1404
272. The probability of receiving at most 2 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 2)= 𝑃(𝑋 = 0)+𝑃(𝑋 = 1)+𝑃(𝑋 = 2)
𝑃(𝑋 = 0)=𝑒−550
0! = 𝑒−5 0.0067
𝑃(𝑋 = 1)=𝑒−551
1! = 5𝑒−5 0.0337
𝑃(𝑋 = 2)=𝑒−552
2! =25𝑒−5
2 0.0842
𝑃(𝑋 2) 0.0067+0.0337+0.0842 = 0.1246
Problem 3: Binomial Distribution
Consider a scenario where a fair coin is flipped 10 times. What is the probability of getting
exactly 6 heads?
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of heads in 10 flips, 𝑋 Binomial(𝑛 = 10,𝑝 = 0.5).
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=(10
6)(0.5)6(0.5)4=10!
6!4!(0.5)10
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=210(0.5)10 =2101
1024 0.2051
Problem 4: Chi-Square Distribution
A random sample of 15 observations from a normal population has a sample variance of 20.
Test the hypothesis that the population variance is 15 at the 0.05 significance level.
Solution
The test statistic is:
𝜒2=(𝑛1)𝑠2
𝜎2=1420
15 18.67
With 𝑛1 = 14 degrees of freedom, the critical values from the chi-square distribution table at
the 0.05 significance level are 𝜒0.025,14
2 5.63 and 𝜒0.975,14
226.12.
Since 5.63 <18.67 <26.12, we do not reject the null hypothesis. There is no significant
evidence to suggest that the population variance is different from 15.
Problem 1: Probability Density Function
Given the probability density function (PDF) of a continuous random variable 𝑋 is 𝑓(𝑥)=
1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2, find:
273. 𝑃(𝑋 1)
274. 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)
Solution
The given PDF 𝑓(𝑥)=1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2 is the standard normal distribution, 𝑁(0,1).
275. To find 𝑃(𝑋 1), we need to compute the cumulative distribution function (CDF) 𝐹(1):
𝑃(𝑋 1)= 𝐹(1)= 1
2𝜋
1
−∞ 𝑒−𝑥2/2 𝑑𝑥
276. Using standard normal distribution tables or a computational tool, we find:
𝑃(𝑋 1) 0.8413
277. To find 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1), we use the symmetry of the normal distribution:
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 𝑃(𝑋 1)𝑃(𝑋 −1)
278. Since 𝑃(𝑋 −1)= 1𝑃(𝑋 1):
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 2𝑃(𝑋 1)1 20.84131 = 0.6826
Problem 2: Poisson Distribution
Suppose the number of emails a person receives per day follows a Poisson distribution with an
average rate of 5 emails per day. Calculate the probability that on a given day, the person
receives:
279. Exactly 3 emails.
280. At most 2 emails.
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of emails received per day, 𝑋 Poisson(𝜆 = 5).
281. The probability of receiving exactly 3 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 = 3)=𝑒−553
3! =𝑒−5 125
6 0.1404
282. The probability of receiving at most 2 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 2)= 𝑃(𝑋 = 0)+𝑃(𝑋 = 1)+𝑃(𝑋 = 2)
𝑃(𝑋 = 0)=𝑒−550
0! = 𝑒−5 0.0067
𝑃(𝑋 = 1)=𝑒−551
1! = 5𝑒−5 0.0337
𝑃(𝑋 = 2)=𝑒−552
2! =25𝑒−5
2 0.0842
𝑃(𝑋 2) 0.0067+0.0337+0.0842 = 0.1246
Problem 3: Binomial Distribution
Consider a scenario where a fair coin is flipped 10 times. What is the probability of getting
exactly 6 heads?
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of heads in 10 flips, 𝑋 Binomial(𝑛 = 10,𝑝 = 0.5).
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=(10
6)(0.5)6(0.5)4=10!
6!4!(0.5)10
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=210(0.5)10 =2101
1024 0.2051
Problem 4: Chi-Square Distribution
A random sample of 15 observations from a normal population has a sample variance of 20.
Test the hypothesis that the population variance is 15 at the 0.05 significance level.
Solution
The test statistic is:
𝜒2=(𝑛1)𝑠2
𝜎2=1420
15 18.67
With 𝑛1 = 14 degrees of freedom, the critical values from the chi-square distribution table at
the 0.05 significance level are 𝜒0.025,14
2 5.63 and 𝜒0.975,14
226.12.
Since 5.63 <18.67 <26.12, we do not reject the null hypothesis. There is no significant
evidence to suggest that the population variance is different from 15.
Problem 1: Probability Density Function
Given the probability density function (PDF) of a continuous random variable 𝑋 is 𝑓(𝑥)=
1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2, find:
283. 𝑃(𝑋 1)
284. 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)
Solution
The given PDF 𝑓(𝑥)=1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2 is the standard normal distribution, 𝑁(0,1).
285. To find 𝑃(𝑋 1), we need to compute the cumulative distribution function (CDF) 𝐹(1):
𝑃(𝑋 1)= 𝐹(1)= 1
2𝜋
1
−∞ 𝑒−𝑥2/2 𝑑𝑥
286. Using standard normal distribution tables or a computational tool, we find:
𝑃(𝑋 1) 0.8413
287. To find 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1), we use the symmetry of the normal distribution:
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 𝑃(𝑋 1)𝑃(𝑋 −1)
288. Since 𝑃(𝑋 −1)= 1𝑃(𝑋 1):
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 2𝑃(𝑋 1)1 20.84131 = 0.6826
Problem 2: Poisson Distribution
Suppose the number of emails a person receives per day follows a Poisson distribution with an
average rate of 5 emails per day. Calculate the probability that on a given day, the person
receives:
289. Exactly 3 emails.
290. At most 2 emails.
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of emails received per day, 𝑋 Poisson(𝜆 = 5).
291. The probability of receiving exactly 3 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 = 3)=𝑒−553
3! =𝑒−5 125
6 0.1404
292. The probability of receiving at most 2 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 2)= 𝑃(𝑋 = 0)+𝑃(𝑋 = 1)+𝑃(𝑋 = 2)
𝑃(𝑋 = 0)=𝑒−550
0! = 𝑒−5 0.0067
𝑃(𝑋 = 1)=𝑒−551
1! = 5𝑒−5 0.0337
𝑃(𝑋 = 2)=𝑒−552
2! =25𝑒−5
2 0.0842
𝑃(𝑋 2) 0.0067+0.0337+0.0842 = 0.1246
Problem 3: Binomial Distribution
Consider a scenario where a fair coin is flipped 10 times. What is the probability of getting
exactly 6 heads?
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of heads in 10 flips, 𝑋 Binomial(𝑛 = 10,𝑝 = 0.5).
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=(10
6)(0.5)6(0.5)4=10!
6!4!(0.5)10
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=210(0.5)10 =2101
1024 0.2051
Problem 4: Chi-Square Distribution
A random sample of 15 observations from a normal population has a sample variance of 20.
Test the hypothesis that the population variance is 15 at the 0.05 significance level.
Solution
The test statistic is:
𝜒2=(𝑛1)𝑠2
𝜎2=1420
15 18.67
With 𝑛1 = 14 degrees of freedom, the critical values from the chi-square distribution table at
the 0.05 significance level are 𝜒0.025,14
2 5.63 and 𝜒0.975,14
226.12.
Since 5.63 <18.67 <26.12, we do not reject the null hypothesis. There is no significant
evidence to suggest that the population variance is different from 15.
Problem 1: Probability Density Function
Given the probability density function (PDF) of a continuous random variable 𝑋 is 𝑓(𝑥)=
1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2, find:
293. 𝑃(𝑋 1)
294. 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)
Solution
The given PDF 𝑓(𝑥)=1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2 is the standard normal distribution, 𝑁(0,1).
295. To find 𝑃(𝑋 1), we need to compute the cumulative distribution function (CDF) 𝐹(1):
𝑃(𝑋 1)= 𝐹(1)= 1
2𝜋
1
−∞ 𝑒−𝑥2/2 𝑑𝑥
296. Using standard normal distribution tables or a computational tool, we find:
𝑃(𝑋 1) 0.8413
297. To find 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1), we use the symmetry of the normal distribution:
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 𝑃(𝑋 1)𝑃(𝑋 −1)
298. Since 𝑃(𝑋 −1)= 1𝑃(𝑋 1):
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 2𝑃(𝑋 1)1 20.84131 = 0.6826
Problem 2: Poisson Distribution
Suppose the number of emails a person receives per day follows a Poisson distribution with an
average rate of 5 emails per day. Calculate the probability that on a given day, the person
receives:
299. Exactly 3 emails.
300. At most 2 emails.
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of emails received per day, 𝑋 Poisson(𝜆 = 5).
301. The probability of receiving exactly 3 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 = 3)=𝑒−553
3! =𝑒−5 125
6 0.1404
302. The probability of receiving at most 2 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 2)= 𝑃(𝑋 = 0)+𝑃(𝑋 = 1)+𝑃(𝑋 = 2)
𝑃(𝑋 = 0)=𝑒−550
0! = 𝑒−5 0.0067
𝑃(𝑋 = 1)=𝑒−551
1! = 5𝑒−5 0.0337
𝑃(𝑋 = 2)=𝑒−552
2! =25𝑒−5
2 0.0842
𝑃(𝑋 2) 0.0067+0.0337+0.0842 = 0.1246
Problem 3: Binomial Distribution
Consider a scenario where a fair coin is flipped 10 times. What is the probability of getting
exactly 6 heads?
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of heads in 10 flips, 𝑋 Binomial(𝑛 = 10,𝑝 = 0.5).
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=(10
6)(0.5)6(0.5)4=10!
6!4!(0.5)10
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=210(0.5)10 =2101
1024 0.2051
Problem 4: Chi-Square Distribution
A random sample of 15 observations from a normal population has a sample variance of 20.
Test the hypothesis that the population variance is 15 at the 0.05 significance level.
Solution
The test statistic is:
𝜒2=(𝑛1)𝑠2
𝜎2=1420
15 18.67
With 𝑛1 = 14 degrees of freedom, the critical values from the chi-square distribution table at
the 0.05 significance level are 𝜒0.025,14
2 5.63 and 𝜒0.975,14
226.12.
Since 5.63 <18.67 <26.12, we do not reject the null hypothesis. There is no significant
evidence to suggest that the population variance is different from 15.
Problem 1: Probability Density Function
Given the probability density function (PDF) of a continuous random variable 𝑋 is 𝑓(𝑥)=
1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2, find:
303. 𝑃(𝑋 1)
304. 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)
Solution
The given PDF 𝑓(𝑥)=1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2 is the standard normal distribution, 𝑁(0,1).
305. To find 𝑃(𝑋 1), we need to compute the cumulative distribution function (CDF) 𝐹(1):
𝑃(𝑋 1)= 𝐹(1)= 1
2𝜋
1
−∞ 𝑒−𝑥2/2 𝑑𝑥
306. Using standard normal distribution tables or a computational tool, we find:
𝑃(𝑋 1) 0.8413
307. To find 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1), we use the symmetry of the normal distribution:
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 𝑃(𝑋 1)𝑃(𝑋 −1)
308. Since 𝑃(𝑋 −1)= 1𝑃(𝑋 1):
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 2𝑃(𝑋 1)1 20.84131 = 0.6826
Problem 2: Poisson Distribution
Suppose the number of emails a person receives per day follows a Poisson distribution with an
average rate of 5 emails per day. Calculate the probability that on a given day, the person
receives:
309. Exactly 3 emails.
310. At most 2 emails.
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of emails received per day, 𝑋 Poisson(𝜆 = 5).
311. The probability of receiving exactly 3 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 = 3)=𝑒−553
3! =𝑒−5 125
6 0.1404
312. The probability of receiving at most 2 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 2)= 𝑃(𝑋 = 0)+𝑃(𝑋 = 1)+𝑃(𝑋 = 2)
𝑃(𝑋 = 0)=𝑒−550
0! = 𝑒−5 0.0067
𝑃(𝑋 = 1)=𝑒−551
1! = 5𝑒−5 0.0337
𝑃(𝑋 = 2)=𝑒−552
2! =25𝑒−5
2 0.0842
𝑃(𝑋 2) 0.0067+0.0337+0.0842 = 0.1246
Problem 3: Binomial Distribution
Consider a scenario where a fair coin is flipped 10 times. What is the probability of getting
exactly 6 heads?
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of heads in 10 flips, 𝑋 Binomial(𝑛 = 10,𝑝 = 0.5).
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=(10
6)(0.5)6(0.5)4=10!
6!4!(0.5)10
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=210(0.5)10 =2101
1024 0.2051
Problem 4: Chi-Square Distribution
A random sample of 15 observations from a normal population has a sample variance of 20.
Test the hypothesis that the population variance is 15 at the 0.05 significance level.
Solution
The test statistic is:
𝜒2=(𝑛1)𝑠2
𝜎2=1420
15 18.67
With 𝑛1 = 14 degrees of freedom, the critical values from the chi-square distribution table at
the 0.05 significance level are 𝜒0.025,14
2 5.63 and 𝜒0.975,14
226.12.
Since 5.63 <18.67 <26.12, we do not reject the null hypothesis. There is no significant
evidence to suggest that the population variance is different from 15.
Problem 1: Probability Density Function
Given the probability density function (PDF) of a continuous random variable 𝑋 is 𝑓(𝑥)=
1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2, find:
313. 𝑃(𝑋 1)
314. 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)
Solution
The given PDF 𝑓(𝑥)=1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2 is the standard normal distribution, 𝑁(0,1).
315. To find 𝑃(𝑋 1), we need to compute the cumulative distribution function (CDF) 𝐹(1):
𝑃(𝑋 1)= 𝐹(1)= 1
2𝜋
1
−∞ 𝑒−𝑥2/2 𝑑𝑥
316. Using standard normal distribution tables or a computational tool, we find:
𝑃(𝑋 1) 0.8413
317. To find 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1), we use the symmetry of the normal distribution:
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 𝑃(𝑋 1)𝑃(𝑋 −1)
318. Since 𝑃(𝑋 −1)= 1𝑃(𝑋 1):
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 2𝑃(𝑋 1)1 20.84131 = 0.6826
Problem 2: Poisson Distribution
Suppose the number of emails a person receives per day follows a Poisson distribution with an
average rate of 5 emails per day. Calculate the probability that on a given day, the person
receives:
319. Exactly 3 emails.
320. At most 2 emails.
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of emails received per day, 𝑋 Poisson(𝜆 = 5).
321. The probability of receiving exactly 3 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 = 3)=𝑒−553
3! =𝑒−5 125
6 0.1404
322. The probability of receiving at most 2 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 2)= 𝑃(𝑋 = 0)+𝑃(𝑋 = 1)+𝑃(𝑋 = 2)
𝑃(𝑋 = 0)=𝑒−550
0! = 𝑒−5 0.0067
𝑃(𝑋 = 1)=𝑒−551
1! = 5𝑒−5 0.0337
𝑃(𝑋 = 2)=𝑒−552
2! =25𝑒−5
2 0.0842
𝑃(𝑋 2) 0.0067+0.0337+0.0842 = 0.1246
Problem 3: Binomial Distribution
Consider a scenario where a fair coin is flipped 10 times. What is the probability of getting
exactly 6 heads?
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of heads in 10 flips, 𝑋 Binomial(𝑛 = 10,𝑝 = 0.5).
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=(10
6)(0.5)6(0.5)4=10!
6!4!(0.5)10
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=210(0.5)10 =2101
1024 0.2051
Problem 4: Chi-Square Distribution
A random sample of 15 observations from a normal population has a sample variance of 20.
Test the hypothesis that the population variance is 15 at the 0.05 significance level.
Solution
The test statistic is:
𝜒2=(𝑛1)𝑠2
𝜎2=1420
15 18.67
With 𝑛1 = 14 degrees of freedom, the critical values from the chi-square distribution table at
the 0.05 significance level are 𝜒0.025,14
2 5.63 and 𝜒0.975,14
226.12.
Since 5.63 <18.67 <26.12, we do not reject the null hypothesis. There is no significant
evidence to suggest that the population variance is different from 15.
Problem 1: Probability Density Function
Given the probability density function (PDF) of a continuous random variable 𝑋 is 𝑓(𝑥)=
1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2, find:
323. 𝑃(𝑋 1)
324. 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)
Solution
The given PDF 𝑓(𝑥)=1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2 is the standard normal distribution, 𝑁(0,1).
325. To find 𝑃(𝑋 1), we need to compute the cumulative distribution function (CDF) 𝐹(1):
𝑃(𝑋 1)= 𝐹(1)= 1
2𝜋
1
−∞ 𝑒−𝑥2/2 𝑑𝑥
326. Using standard normal distribution tables or a computational tool, we find:
𝑃(𝑋 1) 0.8413
327. To find 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1), we use the symmetry of the normal distribution:
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 𝑃(𝑋 1)𝑃(𝑋 −1)
328. Since 𝑃(𝑋 −1)= 1𝑃(𝑋 1):
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 2𝑃(𝑋 1)1 20.84131 = 0.6826
Problem 2: Poisson Distribution
Suppose the number of emails a person receives per day follows a Poisson distribution with an
average rate of 5 emails per day. Calculate the probability that on a given day, the person
receives:
329. Exactly 3 emails.
330. At most 2 emails.
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of emails received per day, 𝑋 Poisson(𝜆 = 5).
331. The probability of receiving exactly 3 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 = 3)=𝑒−553
3! =𝑒−5 125
6 0.1404
332. The probability of receiving at most 2 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 2)= 𝑃(𝑋 = 0)+𝑃(𝑋 = 1)+𝑃(𝑋 = 2)
𝑃(𝑋 = 0)=𝑒−550
0! = 𝑒−5 0.0067
𝑃(𝑋 = 1)=𝑒−551
1! = 5𝑒−5 0.0337
𝑃(𝑋 = 2)=𝑒−552
2! =25𝑒−5
2 0.0842
𝑃(𝑋 2) 0.0067+0.0337+0.0842 = 0.1246
Problem 3: Binomial Distribution
Consider a scenario where a fair coin is flipped 10 times. What is the probability of getting
exactly 6 heads?
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of heads in 10 flips, 𝑋 Binomial(𝑛 = 10,𝑝 = 0.5).
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=(10
6)(0.5)6(0.5)4=10!
6!4!(0.5)10
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=210(0.5)10 =2101
1024 0.2051
Problem 4: Chi-Square Distribution
A random sample of 15 observations from a normal population has a sample variance of 20.
Test the hypothesis that the population variance is 15 at the 0.05 significance level.
Solution
The test statistic is:
𝜒2=(𝑛1)𝑠2
𝜎2=1420
15 18.67
With 𝑛1 = 14 degrees of freedom, the critical values from the chi-square distribution table at
the 0.05 significance level are 𝜒0.025,14
2 5.63 and 𝜒0.975,14
226.12.
Since 5.63 <18.67 <26.12, we do not reject the null hypothesis. There is no significant
evidence to suggest that the population variance is different from 15.
Problem 1: Probability Density Function
Given the probability density function (PDF) of a continuous random variable 𝑋 is 𝑓(𝑥)=
1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2, find:
333. 𝑃(𝑋 1)
334. 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)
Solution
The given PDF 𝑓(𝑥)=1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2 is the standard normal distribution, 𝑁(0,1).
335. To find 𝑃(𝑋 1), we need to compute the cumulative distribution function (CDF) 𝐹(1):
𝑃(𝑋 1)= 𝐹(1)= 1
2𝜋
1
−∞ 𝑒−𝑥2/2 𝑑𝑥
336. Using standard normal distribution tables or a computational tool, we find:
𝑃(𝑋 1) 0.8413
337. To find 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1), we use the symmetry of the normal distribution:
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 𝑃(𝑋 1)𝑃(𝑋 −1)
338. Since 𝑃(𝑋 −1)= 1𝑃(𝑋 1):
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 2𝑃(𝑋 1)1 20.84131 = 0.6826
Problem 2: Poisson Distribution
Suppose the number of emails a person receives per day follows a Poisson distribution with an
average rate of 5 emails per day. Calculate the probability that on a given day, the person
receives:
339. Exactly 3 emails.
340. At most 2 emails.
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of emails received per day, 𝑋 Poisson(𝜆 = 5).
341. The probability of receiving exactly 3 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 = 3)=𝑒−553
3! =𝑒−5 125
6 0.1404
342. The probability of receiving at most 2 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 2)= 𝑃(𝑋 = 0)+𝑃(𝑋 = 1)+𝑃(𝑋 = 2)
𝑃(𝑋 = 0)=𝑒−550
0! = 𝑒−5 0.0067
𝑃(𝑋 = 1)=𝑒−551
1! = 5𝑒−5 0.0337
𝑃(𝑋 = 2)=𝑒−552
2! =25𝑒−5
2 0.0842
𝑃(𝑋 2) 0.0067+0.0337+0.0842 = 0.1246
Problem 3: Binomial Distribution
Consider a scenario where a fair coin is flipped 10 times. What is the probability of getting
exactly 6 heads?
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of heads in 10 flips, 𝑋 Binomial(𝑛 = 10,𝑝 = 0.5).
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=(10
6)(0.5)6(0.5)4=10!
6!4!(0.5)10
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=210(0.5)10 =2101
1024 0.2051
Problem 4: Chi-Square Distribution
A random sample of 15 observations from a normal population has a sample variance of 20.
Test the hypothesis that the population variance is 15 at the 0.05 significance level.
Solution
The test statistic is:
𝜒2=(𝑛1)𝑠2
𝜎2=1420
15 18.67
With 𝑛1 = 14 degrees of freedom, the critical values from the chi-square distribution table at
the 0.05 significance level are 𝜒0.025,14
2 5.63 and 𝜒0.975,14
226.12.
Since 5.63 <18.67 <26.12, we do not reject the null hypothesis. There is no significant
evidence to suggest that the population variance is different from 15.
Problem 1: Probability Density Function
Given the probability density function (PDF) of a continuous random variable 𝑋 is 𝑓(𝑥)=
1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2, find:
343. 𝑃(𝑋 1)
344. 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)
Solution
The given PDF 𝑓(𝑥)=1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2 is the standard normal distribution, 𝑁(0,1).
345. To find 𝑃(𝑋 1), we need to compute the cumulative distribution function (CDF) 𝐹(1):
𝑃(𝑋 1)= 𝐹(1)= 1
2𝜋
1
−∞ 𝑒−𝑥2/2 𝑑𝑥
346. Using standard normal distribution tables or a computational tool, we find:
𝑃(𝑋 1) 0.8413
347. To find 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1), we use the symmetry of the normal distribution:
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 𝑃(𝑋 1)𝑃(𝑋 −1)
348. Since 𝑃(𝑋 −1)= 1𝑃(𝑋 1):
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 2𝑃(𝑋 1)1 20.84131 = 0.6826
Problem 2: Poisson Distribution
Suppose the number of emails a person receives per day follows a Poisson distribution with an
average rate of 5 emails per day. Calculate the probability that on a given day, the person
receives:
349. Exactly 3 emails.
350. At most 2 emails.
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of emails received per day, 𝑋 Poisson(𝜆 = 5).
351. The probability of receiving exactly 3 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 = 3)=𝑒−553
3! =𝑒−5 125
6 0.1404
352. The probability of receiving at most 2 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 2)= 𝑃(𝑋 = 0)+𝑃(𝑋 = 1)+𝑃(𝑋 = 2)
𝑃(𝑋 = 0)=𝑒−550
0! = 𝑒−5 0.0067
𝑃(𝑋 = 1)=𝑒−551
1! = 5𝑒−5 0.0337
𝑃(𝑋 = 2)=𝑒−552
2! =25𝑒−5
2 0.0842
𝑃(𝑋 2) 0.0067+0.0337+0.0842 = 0.1246
Problem 3: Binomial Distribution
Consider a scenario where a fair coin is flipped 10 times. What is the probability of getting
exactly 6 heads?
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of heads in 10 flips, 𝑋 Binomial(𝑛 = 10,𝑝 = 0.5).
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=(10
6)(0.5)6(0.5)4=10!
6!4!(0.5)10
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=210(0.5)10 =2101
1024 0.2051
Problem 4: Chi-Square Distribution
A random sample of 15 observations from a normal population has a sample variance of 20.
Test the hypothesis that the population variance is 15 at the 0.05 significance level.
Solution
The test statistic is:
𝜒2=(𝑛1)𝑠2
𝜎2=1420
15 18.67
With 𝑛1 = 14 degrees of freedom, the critical values from the chi-square distribution table at
the 0.05 significance level are 𝜒0.025,14
2 5.63 and 𝜒0.975,14
226.12.
Since 5.63 <18.67 <26.12, we do not reject the null hypothesis. There is no significant
evidence to suggest that the population variance is different from 15.
Problem 1: Probability Density Function
Given the probability density function (PDF) of a continuous random variable 𝑋 is 𝑓(𝑥)=
1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2, find:
353. 𝑃(𝑋 1)
354. 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)
Solution
The given PDF 𝑓(𝑥)=1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2 is the standard normal distribution, 𝑁(0,1).
355. To find 𝑃(𝑋 1), we need to compute the cumulative distribution function (CDF) 𝐹(1):
𝑃(𝑋 1)= 𝐹(1)= 1
2𝜋
1
−∞ 𝑒−𝑥2/2 𝑑𝑥
356. Using standard normal distribution tables or a computational tool, we find:
𝑃(𝑋 1) 0.8413
357. To find 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1), we use the symmetry of the normal distribution:
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 𝑃(𝑋 1)𝑃(𝑋 −1)
358. Since 𝑃(𝑋 −1)= 1𝑃(𝑋 1):
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 2𝑃(𝑋 1)1 20.84131 = 0.6826
Problem 2: Poisson Distribution
Suppose the number of emails a person receives per day follows a Poisson distribution with an
average rate of 5 emails per day. Calculate the probability that on a given day, the person
receives:
359. Exactly 3 emails.
360. At most 2 emails.
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of emails received per day, 𝑋 Poisson(𝜆 = 5).
361. The probability of receiving exactly 3 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 = 3)=𝑒−553
3! =𝑒−5 125
6 0.1404
362. The probability of receiving at most 2 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 2)= 𝑃(𝑋 = 0)+𝑃(𝑋 = 1)+𝑃(𝑋 = 2)
𝑃(𝑋 = 0)=𝑒−550
0! = 𝑒−5 0.0067
𝑃(𝑋 = 1)=𝑒−551
1! = 5𝑒−5 0.0337
𝑃(𝑋 = 2)=𝑒−552
2! =25𝑒−5
2 0.0842
𝑃(𝑋 2) 0.0067+0.0337+0.0842 = 0.1246
Problem 3: Binomial Distribution
Consider a scenario where a fair coin is flipped 10 times. What is the probability of getting
exactly 6 heads?
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of heads in 10 flips, 𝑋 Binomial(𝑛 = 10,𝑝 = 0.5).
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=(10
6)(0.5)6(0.5)4=10!
6!4!(0.5)10
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=210(0.5)10 =2101
1024 0.2051
Problem 4: Chi-Square Distribution
A random sample of 15 observations from a normal population has a sample variance of 20.
Test the hypothesis that the population variance is 15 at the 0.05 significance level.
Solution
The test statistic is:
𝜒2=(𝑛1)𝑠2
𝜎2=1420
15 18.67
With 𝑛1 = 14 degrees of freedom, the critical values from the chi-square distribution table at
the 0.05 significance level are 𝜒0.025,14
2 5.63 and 𝜒0.975,14
226.12.
Since 5.63 <18.67 <26.12, we do not reject the null hypothesis. There is no significant
evidence to suggest that the population variance is different from 15.
Problem 1: Probability Density Function
Given the probability density function (PDF) of a continuous random variable 𝑋 is 𝑓(𝑥)=
1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2, find:
363. 𝑃(𝑋 1)
364. 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)
Solution
The given PDF 𝑓(𝑥)=1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2 is the standard normal distribution, 𝑁(0,1).
365. To find 𝑃(𝑋 1), we need to compute the cumulative distribution function (CDF) 𝐹(1):
𝑃(𝑋 1)= 𝐹(1)= 1
2𝜋
1
−∞ 𝑒−𝑥2/2 𝑑𝑥
366. Using standard normal distribution tables or a computational tool, we find:
𝑃(𝑋 1) 0.8413
367. To find 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1), we use the symmetry of the normal distribution:
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 𝑃(𝑋 1)𝑃(𝑋 −1)
368. Since 𝑃(𝑋 −1)= 1𝑃(𝑋 1):
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 2𝑃(𝑋 1)1 20.84131 = 0.6826
Problem 2: Poisson Distribution
Suppose the number of emails a person receives per day follows a Poisson distribution with an
average rate of 5 emails per day. Calculate the probability that on a given day, the person
receives:
369. Exactly 3 emails.
370. At most 2 emails.
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of emails received per day, 𝑋 Poisson(𝜆 = 5).
371. The probability of receiving exactly 3 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 = 3)=𝑒−553
3! =𝑒−5 125
6 0.1404
372. The probability of receiving at most 2 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 2)= 𝑃(𝑋 = 0)+𝑃(𝑋 = 1)+𝑃(𝑋 = 2)
𝑃(𝑋 = 0)=𝑒−550
0! = 𝑒−5 0.0067
𝑃(𝑋 = 1)=𝑒−551
1! = 5𝑒−5 0.0337
𝑃(𝑋 = 2)=𝑒−552
2! =25𝑒−5
2 0.0842
𝑃(𝑋 2) 0.0067+0.0337+0.0842 = 0.1246
Problem 3: Binomial Distribution
Consider a scenario where a fair coin is flipped 10 times. What is the probability of getting
exactly 6 heads?
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of heads in 10 flips, 𝑋 Binomial(𝑛 = 10,𝑝 = 0.5).
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=(10
6)(0.5)6(0.5)4=10!
6!4!(0.5)10
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=210(0.5)10 =2101
1024 0.2051
Problem 4: Chi-Square Distribution
A random sample of 15 observations from a normal population has a sample variance of 20.
Test the hypothesis that the population variance is 15 at the 0.05 significance level.
Solution
The test statistic is:
𝜒2=(𝑛1)𝑠2
𝜎2=1420
15 18.67
With 𝑛1 = 14 degrees of freedom, the critical values from the chi-square distribution table at
the 0.05 significance level are 𝜒0.025,14
2 5.63 and 𝜒0.975,14
226.12.
Since 5.63 <18.67 <26.12, we do not reject the null hypothesis. There is no significant
evidence to suggest that the population variance is different from 15.
Problem 1: Probability Density Function
Given the probability density function (PDF) of a continuous random variable 𝑋 is 𝑓(𝑥)=
1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2, find:
373. 𝑃(𝑋 1)
374. 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)
Solution
The given PDF 𝑓(𝑥)=1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2 is the standard normal distribution, 𝑁(0,1).
375. To find 𝑃(𝑋 1), we need to compute the cumulative distribution function (CDF) 𝐹(1):
𝑃(𝑋 1)= 𝐹(1)= 1
2𝜋
1
−∞ 𝑒−𝑥2/2 𝑑𝑥
376. Using standard normal distribution tables or a computational tool, we find:
𝑃(𝑋 1) 0.8413
377. To find 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1), we use the symmetry of the normal distribution:
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 𝑃(𝑋 1)𝑃(𝑋 −1)
378. Since 𝑃(𝑋 −1)= 1𝑃(𝑋 1):
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 2𝑃(𝑋 1)1 20.84131 = 0.6826
Problem 2: Poisson Distribution
Suppose the number of emails a person receives per day follows a Poisson distribution with an
average rate of 5 emails per day. Calculate the probability that on a given day, the person
receives:
379. Exactly 3 emails.
380. At most 2 emails.
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of emails received per day, 𝑋 Poisson(𝜆 = 5).
381. The probability of receiving exactly 3 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 = 3)=𝑒−553
3! =𝑒−5 125
6 0.1404
382. The probability of receiving at most 2 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 2)= 𝑃(𝑋 = 0)+𝑃(𝑋 = 1)+𝑃(𝑋 = 2)
𝑃(𝑋 = 0)=𝑒−550
0! = 𝑒−5 0.0067
𝑃(𝑋 = 1)=𝑒−551
1! = 5𝑒−5 0.0337
𝑃(𝑋 = 2)=𝑒−552
2! =25𝑒−5
2 0.0842
𝑃(𝑋 2) 0.0067+0.0337+0.0842 = 0.1246
Problem 3: Binomial Distribution
Consider a scenario where a fair coin is flipped 10 times. What is the probability of getting
exactly 6 heads?
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of heads in 10 flips, 𝑋 Binomial(𝑛 = 10,𝑝 = 0.5).
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=(10
6)(0.5)6(0.5)4=10!
6!4!(0.5)10
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=210(0.5)10 =2101
1024 0.2051
Problem 4: Chi-Square Distribution
A random sample of 15 observations from a normal population has a sample variance of 20.
Test the hypothesis that the population variance is 15 at the 0.05 significance level.
Solution
The test statistic is:
𝜒2=(𝑛1)𝑠2
𝜎2=1420
15 18.67
With 𝑛1 = 14 degrees of freedom, the critical values from the chi-square distribution table at
the 0.05 significance level are 𝜒0.025,14
2 5.63 and 𝜒0.975,14
226.12.
Since 5.63 <18.67 <26.12, we do not reject the null hypothesis. There is no significant
evidence to suggest that the population variance is different from 15.
Problem 1: Probability Density Function
Given the probability density function (PDF) of a continuous random variable 𝑋 is 𝑓(𝑥)=
1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2, find:
383. 𝑃(𝑋 1)
384. 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)
Solution
The given PDF 𝑓(𝑥)=1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2 is the standard normal distribution, 𝑁(0,1).
385. To find 𝑃(𝑋 1), we need to compute the cumulative distribution function (CDF) 𝐹(1):
𝑃(𝑋 1)= 𝐹(1)= 1
2𝜋
1
−∞ 𝑒−𝑥2/2 𝑑𝑥
386. Using standard normal distribution tables or a computational tool, we find:
𝑃(𝑋 1) 0.8413
387. To find 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1), we use the symmetry of the normal distribution:
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 𝑃(𝑋 1)𝑃(𝑋 −1)
388. Since 𝑃(𝑋 −1)= 1𝑃(𝑋 1):
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 2𝑃(𝑋 1)1 20.84131 = 0.6826
Problem 2: Poisson Distribution
Suppose the number of emails a person receives per day follows a Poisson distribution with an
average rate of 5 emails per day. Calculate the probability that on a given day, the person
receives:
389. Exactly 3 emails.
390. At most 2 emails.
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of emails received per day, 𝑋 Poisson(𝜆 = 5).
391. The probability of receiving exactly 3 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 = 3)=𝑒−553
3! =𝑒−5 125
6 0.1404
392. The probability of receiving at most 2 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 2)= 𝑃(𝑋 = 0)+𝑃(𝑋 = 1)+𝑃(𝑋 = 2)
𝑃(𝑋 = 0)=𝑒−550
0! = 𝑒−5 0.0067
𝑃(𝑋 = 1)=𝑒−551
1! = 5𝑒−5 0.0337
𝑃(𝑋 = 2)=𝑒−552
2! =25𝑒−5
2 0.0842
𝑃(𝑋 2) 0.0067+0.0337+0.0842 = 0.1246
Problem 3: Binomial Distribution
Consider a scenario where a fair coin is flipped 10 times. What is the probability of getting
exactly 6 heads?
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of heads in 10 flips, 𝑋 Binomial(𝑛 = 10,𝑝 = 0.5).
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=(10
6)(0.5)6(0.5)4=10!
6!4!(0.5)10
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=210(0.5)10 =2101
1024 0.2051
Problem 4: Chi-Square Distribution
A random sample of 15 observations from a normal population has a sample variance of 20.
Test the hypothesis that the population variance is 15 at the 0.05 significance level.
Solution
The test statistic is:
𝜒2=(𝑛1)𝑠2
𝜎2=1420
15 18.67
With 𝑛1 = 14 degrees of freedom, the critical values from the chi-square distribution table at
the 0.05 significance level are 𝜒0.025,14
2 5.63 and 𝜒0.975,14
226.12.
Since 5.63 <18.67 <26.12, we do not reject the null hypothesis. There is no significant
evidence to suggest that the population variance is different from 15.
Problem 1: Probability Density Function
Given the probability density function (PDF) of a continuous random variable 𝑋 is 𝑓(𝑥)=
1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2, find:
393. 𝑃(𝑋 1)
394. 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)
Solution
The given PDF 𝑓(𝑥)=1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2 is the standard normal distribution, 𝑁(0,1).
395. To find 𝑃(𝑋 1), we need to compute the cumulative distribution function (CDF) 𝐹(1):
𝑃(𝑋 1)= 𝐹(1)= 1
2𝜋
1
−∞ 𝑒−𝑥2/2 𝑑𝑥
396. Using standard normal distribution tables or a computational tool, we find:
𝑃(𝑋 1) 0.8413
397. To find 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1), we use the symmetry of the normal distribution:
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 𝑃(𝑋 1)𝑃(𝑋 −1)
398. Since 𝑃(𝑋 −1)= 1𝑃(𝑋 1):
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 2𝑃(𝑋 1)1 20.84131 = 0.6826
Problem 2: Poisson Distribution
Suppose the number of emails a person receives per day follows a Poisson distribution with an
average rate of 5 emails per day. Calculate the probability that on a given day, the person
receives:
399. Exactly 3 emails.
400. At most 2 emails.
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of emails received per day, 𝑋 Poisson(𝜆 = 5).
401. The probability of receiving exactly 3 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 = 3)=𝑒−553
3! =𝑒−5 125
6 0.1404
402. The probability of receiving at most 2 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 2)= 𝑃(𝑋 = 0)+𝑃(𝑋 = 1)+𝑃(𝑋 = 2)
𝑃(𝑋 = 0)=𝑒−550
0! = 𝑒−5 0.0067
𝑃(𝑋 = 1)=𝑒−551
1! = 5𝑒−5 0.0337
𝑃(𝑋 = 2)=𝑒−552
2! =25𝑒−5
2 0.0842
𝑃(𝑋 2) 0.0067+0.0337+0.0842 = 0.1246
Problem 3: Binomial Distribution
Consider a scenario where a fair coin is flipped 10 times. What is the probability of getting
exactly 6 heads?
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of heads in 10 flips, 𝑋 Binomial(𝑛 = 10,𝑝 = 0.5).
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=(10
6)(0.5)6(0.5)4=10!
6!4!(0.5)10
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=210(0.5)10 =2101
1024 0.2051
Problem 4: Chi-Square Distribution
A random sample of 15 observations from a normal population has a sample variance of 20.
Test the hypothesis that the population variance is 15 at the 0.05 significance level.
Solution
The test statistic is:
𝜒2=(𝑛1)𝑠2
𝜎2=1420
15 18.67
With 𝑛1 = 14 degrees of freedom, the critical values from the chi-square distribution table at
the 0.05 significance level are 𝜒0.025,14
2 5.63 and 𝜒0.975,14
226.12.
Since 5.63 <18.67 <26.12, we do not reject the null hypothesis. There is no significant
evidence to suggest that the population variance is different from 15.
Problem 1: Probability Density Function
Given the probability density function (PDF) of a continuous random variable 𝑋 is 𝑓(𝑥)=
1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2, find:
403. 𝑃(𝑋 1)
404. 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)
Solution
The given PDF 𝑓(𝑥)=1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2 is the standard normal distribution, 𝑁(0,1).
405. To find 𝑃(𝑋 1), we need to compute the cumulative distribution function (CDF) 𝐹(1):
𝑃(𝑋 1)= 𝐹(1)= 1
2𝜋
1
−∞ 𝑒−𝑥2/2 𝑑𝑥
406. Using standard normal distribution tables or a computational tool, we find:
𝑃(𝑋 1) 0.8413
407. To find 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1), we use the symmetry of the normal distribution:
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 𝑃(𝑋 1)𝑃(𝑋 −1)
408. Since 𝑃(𝑋 −1)= 1𝑃(𝑋 1):
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 2𝑃(𝑋 1)1 20.84131 = 0.6826
Problem 2: Poisson Distribution
Suppose the number of emails a person receives per day follows a Poisson distribution with an
average rate of 5 emails per day. Calculate the probability that on a given day, the person
receives:
409. Exactly 3 emails.
410. At most 2 emails.
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of emails received per day, 𝑋 Poisson(𝜆 = 5).
411. The probability of receiving exactly 3 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 = 3)=𝑒−553
3! =𝑒−5 125
6 0.1404
412. The probability of receiving at most 2 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 2)= 𝑃(𝑋 = 0)+𝑃(𝑋 = 1)+𝑃(𝑋 = 2)
𝑃(𝑋 = 0)=𝑒−550
0! = 𝑒−5 0.0067
𝑃(𝑋 = 1)=𝑒−551
1! = 5𝑒−5 0.0337
𝑃(𝑋 = 2)=𝑒−552
2! =25𝑒−5
2 0.0842
𝑃(𝑋 2) 0.0067+0.0337+0.0842 = 0.1246
Problem 3: Binomial Distribution
Consider a scenario where a fair coin is flipped 10 times. What is the probability of getting
exactly 6 heads?
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of heads in 10 flips, 𝑋 Binomial(𝑛 = 10,𝑝 = 0.5).
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=(10
6)(0.5)6(0.5)4=10!
6!4!(0.5)10
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=210(0.5)10 =2101
1024 0.2051
Problem 4: Chi-Square Distribution
A random sample of 15 observations from a normal population has a sample variance of 20.
Test the hypothesis that the population variance is 15 at the 0.05 significance level.
Solution
The test statistic is:
𝜒2=(𝑛1)𝑠2
𝜎2=1420
15 18.67
With 𝑛1 = 14 degrees of freedom, the critical values from the chi-square distribution table at
the 0.05 significance level are 𝜒0.025,14
2 5.63 and 𝜒0.975,14
226.12.
Since 5.63 <18.67 <26.12, we do not reject the null hypothesis. There is no significant
evidence to suggest that the population variance is different from 15.
Problem 1: Probability Density Function
Given the probability density function (PDF) of a continuous random variable 𝑋 is 𝑓(𝑥)=
1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2, find:
413. 𝑃(𝑋 1)
414. 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)
Solution
The given PDF 𝑓(𝑥)=1
2𝜋𝑒−𝑥2/2 is the standard normal distribution, 𝑁(0,1).
415. To find 𝑃(𝑋 1), we need to compute the cumulative distribution function (CDF) 𝐹(1):
𝑃(𝑋 1)= 𝐹(1)= 1
2𝜋
1
−∞ 𝑒−𝑥2/2 𝑑𝑥
416. Using standard normal distribution tables or a computational tool, we find:
𝑃(𝑋 1) 0.8413
417. To find 𝑃(−1 𝑋 1), we use the symmetry of the normal distribution:
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 𝑃(𝑋 1)𝑃(𝑋 −1)
418. Since 𝑃(𝑋 −1)= 1𝑃(𝑋 1):
𝑃(−1 𝑋 1)= 2𝑃(𝑋 1)1 20.84131 = 0.6826
Problem 2: Poisson Distribution
Suppose the number of emails a person receives per day follows a Poisson distribution with an
average rate of 5 emails per day. Calculate the probability that on a given day, the person
receives:
419. Exactly 3 emails.
420. At most 2 emails.
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of emails received per day, 𝑋 Poisson(𝜆 = 5).
421. The probability of receiving exactly 3 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 = 3)=𝑒−553
3! =𝑒−5 125
6 0.1404
422. The probability of receiving at most 2 emails is:
𝑃(𝑋 2)= 𝑃(𝑋 = 0)+𝑃(𝑋 = 1)+𝑃(𝑋 = 2)
𝑃(𝑋 = 0)=𝑒−550
0! = 𝑒−5 0.0067
𝑃(𝑋 = 1)=𝑒−551
1! = 5𝑒−5 0.0337
𝑃(𝑋 = 2)=𝑒−552
2! =25𝑒−5
2 0.0842
𝑃(𝑋 2) 0.0067+0.0337+0.0842 = 0.1246
Problem 3: Binomial Distribution
Consider a scenario where a fair coin is flipped 10 times. What is the probability of getting
exactly 6 heads?
Solution
Let 𝑋 be the number of heads in 10 flips, 𝑋 Binomial(𝑛 = 10,𝑝 = 0.5).
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=(10
6)(0.5)6(0.5)4=10!
6!4!(0.5)10
𝑃(𝑋 = 6)=210(0.5)10 =2101
1024 0.2051
Problem 4: Chi-Square Distribution
A random sample of 15 observations from a normal population has a sample variance of 20.
Test the hypothesis that the population variance is 15 at the 0.05 significance level.
Solution
The test statistic is:
𝜒2=(𝑛1)𝑠2
𝜎2=1420
15 18.67
With 𝑛1 = 14 degrees of freedom, the critical values from the chi-square distribution table at
the 0.05 significance level are 𝜒0.025,14
2 5.63 and 𝜒0.975,14
226.12.
Since 5.63 <18.67 <26.12, we do not reject the null hypothesis. There is no significant
evidence to suggest that the population variance is different from 15.
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