Suppose that the positivity rate of a certain population is 2.6%. We decide to test for the disease in batches of size 8. (a) Determine the probability that a batch gives a negative result. (3 DECIMAL PLACES) (b) If X represents the number of tests needed for a batch of size 8, determine E[X]. (2 DECIMAL PLACES)

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Suppose that the positivity rate of a certain population is 2.6%. We decide to test for
the disease in batches of size 8.
(a) Determine the probability that a batch gives a negative result. (3 DECIMAL
PLACES)
(b) If X represents the number of tests needed for a batch of size 8, determine E[X].
(2 DECIMAL PLACES)
Transcribed Image Text:Suppose that the positivity rate of a certain population is 2.6%. We decide to test for the disease in batches of size 8. (a) Determine the probability that a batch gives a negative result. (3 DECIMAL PLACES) (b) If X represents the number of tests needed for a batch of size 8, determine E[X]. (2 DECIMAL PLACES)
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