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Suppose that X is a Poisson random variable with λ=39. Round your answers to 3 decimal...

Suppose that X is a Poisson random variable with λ=39.

Round your answers to 3 decimal places (e.g. 98.765).

(a) Compute the exact probability that X is less than 26.

(b) Use normal approximation to approximate the probability that X is less than 26.

Without continuity correction:

With continuity correction:

(c) Use normal approximation to approximate the probability that 52<X<78.

Without continuity correction:

With continuity correction:

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