Let x be a random variable that represents white blood cell count per cubic milliliter of whole blood. Assume that x has a distribution that is approximately normal, with mean μ = 7700 and estimated standard deviation σ = 2900. A test result of x < 3500 is an indication of leukopenia. This indicates bone marrow depression that may be the result of a viral infection.
(a) What is the probability that, on a single test, x
is less than 3500? (Round your answer to four decimal
places.)
(b) Suppose a doctor uses the average x for two tests
taken about a week apart. What can we say about the probability
distribution of x?
The probability distribution of x is not normal. The probability distribution of x is approximately normal with μx = 7700 and σx = 2900. The probability distribution of x is approximately normal with μx = 7700 and σx = 1450.00. The probability distribution of x is approximately normal with μx = 7700 and σx = 2050.61.
What is the probability of x < 3500? (Round your answer
to four decimal places.)
(c) Repeat part (b) for n = 3 tests taken a week apart.
(Round your answer to four decimal places.)
(d) Compare your answers to parts (a), (b), and (c). How did the
probabilities change as n increased?
The probabilities increased as n increased. The probabilities stayed the same as n increased. The probabilities decreased as n increased.
If a person had x < 3500 based on three tests, what
conclusion would you draw as a doctor or a nurse?
a- It would be an extremely rare event for a person to have two or three tests below 3,500 purely by chance. The person probably has leukopenia.
b- It would be an extremely rare event for a person to have two or three tests below 3,500 purely by chance. The person probably does not have leukopenia.
c- It would be a common event for a person to have two or three tests below 3,500 purely by chance. The person probably has leukopenia.
d- It would be a common event for a person to have two or three tests below 3,500 purely by chance. The person probably does not have leukopenia.
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