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Hypothesis Testing with the Normal Distribution

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Question 12

A high-precision monitoring system for a data center records hardware interrupts occurring at an average rate of 2.8 per hour.

a.

Find the probability that the system records more than 45 interrupts in a 15-hour window.

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b.

The system uses a temporary cache to store interrupt data for 12-hour cycles. Determine the minimum integer capacity C C\,C of the cache such that the probability of the number of interrupts exceeding the capacity in a single cycle is less than 0.02.

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c.

After a firmware update, the system is monitored for 50 hours. During this time, a total of 165 interrupts are recorded. Using a suitable approximation and a 5% level of significance, test whether there is evidence that the average rate of system interrupts has increased. State your hypotheses clearly.

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Hypothesis Testing with the Normal Distribution Questions

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Practise Edexcel A Level Maths Hypothesis Testing with the Normal Distribution with exam-style questions for A Level Maths. 132 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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