5.3 terms Flashcards
1
Q
what distribution must have all outcomes classified as success or failure
A
binomial probability distribution
2
Q
what are the requirements of a binomial probability distribution
A
a) fixed number of trials
b) trials must be independent
c) each trial must have ALL outcomes classified in two categories (success or failure)
d) the probability of each outcome remains the same in every trial
3
Q
S and F
A
success and failure
4
Q
p
A
P(S) probability of success in one trial
5
Q
q
A
1 - p or 1 - P(S) probability of failure in one trial
6
Q
P(F)
A
q or 1 - p or 1 - P(S)
7
Q
n
A
fixed number of trials
8
Q
P(x)
A
probability of x successes among n trials
