Peanut and tree nut allergies are considered to be the most serious food allergies

Chapter 8, Problem 6

(choose chapter or problem)

Get Unlimited Answers
QUESTION:

Peanut and tree nut allergies are considered to be the most serious food allergies. According to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, roughly 1% of Americans are allergic to peanuts or tree nuts. A random sample of 1500 Americans is obtained. (a) Explain why a large sample is needed for the distribution of the sample proportion to be approximately normal. (b) Would it be unusual if a random sample of 1500 Americans results in fewer than 10 with peanut or tree nut allergies?

Questions & Answers

QUESTION:

Peanut and tree nut allergies are considered to be the most serious food allergies. According to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, roughly 1% of Americans are allergic to peanuts or tree nuts. A random sample of 1500 Americans is obtained. (a) Explain why a large sample is needed for the distribution of the sample proportion to be approximately normal. (b) Would it be unusual if a random sample of 1500 Americans results in fewer than 10 with peanut or tree nut allergies?

ANSWER:

Step 1 of 4

Given:

The probability that Americans are allergic to peanuts or tree nuts is .

The sample number of Americans is .

 

Add to cart


Study Tools You Might Need

Not The Solution You Need? Search for Your Answer Here:

×

Login

Login or Sign up for access to all of our study tools and educational content!

Forgot password?
Register Now

×

Register

Sign up for access to all content on our site!

Or login if you already have an account

×

Reset password

If you have an active account we’ll send you an e-mail for password recovery

Or login if you have your password back