For which binomial distribution would a Poisson approximation be acceptable?
A)n = 60, π = 0.08
B)n = 100, π = 0.15
C)n = 40, π = 0.03
D)n = 20, π = 0.20

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The Poisson approximation to a binomial distribution is acceptable if n is large and π is small. Option C has the smallest value of π and a reasonably large value of n, making it the best choice for a Poisson approximation.

For Which Binomial Distribution Would a Poisson Approximation Be Acceptable