Concept explainers
(a)
To identify;the type of distribution.
(a)
Answer to Problem 74E
A binomial distribution.
Explanation of Solution
In the given question, the variable X is a binomial distribution because each successive draw is independent of the previous draw as success is called when the number reaches to a person. The number of calls are fixed to be
(b)
To identify;the type of distribution.
(b)
Answer to Problem 74E
Not a binomial distribution.
Explanation of Solution
In the given question, the binomial distribution will not be able to provide a good approximation as there is no fixed number of elements being drawn. A draw is made in anticipation of first live person being answering.
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