Edexcel S2 2012 June — Question 3

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleS2 (Statistics 2)
Year2012
SessionJune
TopicApproximating the Binomial to the Poisson distribution
TypeState conditions for Poisson approximation

3. (a) Write down two conditions needed to approximate the binomial distribution by the Poisson distribution. A machine which manufactures bolts is known to produce \(3 \%\) defective bolts. The machine breaks down and a new machine is installed. A random sample of 200 bolts is taken from those produced by the new machine and 12 bolts were defective.
(b) Using a suitable approximation, test at the \(5 \%\) level of significance whether or not the proportion of defective bolts is higher with the new machine than with the old machine. State your hypotheses clearly.