Experiment again with some of the simulations you saw in the last chapter.
You can use the following links to review material on the Binomial and Poisson distributions.
Use this interactive site to further explore the data in this project. It may take a few moments for page to load. Look at the resulting probability distribution when the number of trials is 12 and the probability of success is p=0.4.
You can use the binomial calculator to calculate confidence intervals for the Binomial distribution. Enter some experimental values for the observed 'numerator' and 'denominator'. Try several different values to see how confidence intervals work.
You can also use this calculator to work with problems concerning the Poisson distribution. You will find instructions on how to do this at the bottom of the page.
Review this straightforward introduction to the Poisson distribution (scroll down to the "Poisson Distribution" header), including graphics.
The following site contains definitions, interactive demonstrations, and simulations on the topics in this chapter. Use it to find out more about the convergence of the Binomial distribution to the Poisson.