Asked by Rosa M. Martinez on Jul 07, 2024

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In 1996, the average combined SAT score (math + verbal) for students in the United States was 1013, and 41% of all high school graduates took this test. Suppose that 500 students are randomly selected throughout the United States.
Which of the following random variables has an approximate binomial distribution? The number of students who took the SAT.
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The scores of the 500 students on the SAT.
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The number of students who scored above average on the SAT.
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The amount of time it took each student to complete the SAT.
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Approximate Binomial Distribution

Using a normal distribution to estimate the outcomes of a binomial distribution when the sample size is large and the probability of success is neither very small nor very large.

SAT Score

A standardized test score used for college admissions in the United States, reflecting a student's aptitude in areas such as math and evidence-based reading and writing.

High School Graduates

Individuals who have successfully completed the course of study offered by a high school and have been awarded a diploma.

  • Scrutinize and explain the findings in the framework of real-world circumstances.
  • Understand the criteria for a variable to have an approximate binomial distribution.
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gagan chahalJul 10, 2024
Final Answer :
Binomial distribution; Not a binomial distribution; Binomial distribution; Not a binomial distribution