Chapter 5 JMP Instructions
The Binomial Distribution
A. (Replicating Example 5.7a) Right-click on the header at the top of the column in the
spreadsheet view. Under Functions (grouped), choose Discrete Probability > Binomial
Probability. (Select Binomial Distribution for cumulative probabilities). Note: In order to
see the calculated probability on the spreadsheet view, JMP must“view” data on the
spreadsheet. For this purpose, we enter a value of zero in the first cell of the column.
B. Enter 0.047 for p, 100 for n, and 5 for k. Click OK.
C. JMP returns the output below; thus, P  X  5  0.1783 .
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The Poisson Distribution
A. (Replicating Example 5.9a) Right-click on the header at the top of the column in the
spreadsheet view. Under Functions (grouped), choose Discrete Probability > Poisson
Distribution. (For calculating P(X = x), select Poisson Probability).
B. Enter 114 for lambda and 100 for k. Click OK.
C. JMP returns the output below; thus, P  X  100  0.1012 .
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The Hypergeometric Distribution
A. (Replicating Example 5.10a) Right-click on the header at the top of the column in the
spreadsheet view. Under Functions (grouped), choose Discrete Probability >
Hypergeometric Probability. (For cumulative probabilities, select Hypergeometric
Distribution).
B. Enter 20 for N, 2 for K, 5 for n, and 1 for k. Click OK.
C. JMP returns the output below; thus, P  X  1  0.3947 .
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