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Approximating a Binomial Distribution

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Question 13

A software engineering team monitors bug reports for their new operating system. Historically, 15% of users report encountering an "interface lag" during their first week of use. After a minor kernel update, a random sample of 20 users is monitored, and it is found that 6 of them encountered the lag.

a.

Stating your hypotheses clearly, and using a 5% level of significance, test whether or not there has been a change in the proportion of users encountering interface lag.

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b.

A new graphics driver was also bundled with the update. Previously, the proportion of users reporting "system crashes" was 20%. The lead developer claims that the proportion of users encountering crashes has now increased. A random sample of 150 users is surveyed, and it is found that 42 of them reported a system crash.

Using a suitable approximation and stating your hypotheses clearly, test the developer's claim at the 1% level of significance.

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Approximating a Binomial Distribution Questions

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Practise Edexcel A Level Maths Approximating a Binomial Distribution with exam-style questions for A Level Maths. 68 questions, matched to the Edexcel A Level Maths (9MA0) specification and written in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.

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