6.2 the binomial distribution Flashcards
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Binomial disttribution conditions
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a fixed number of trials is conducted. two possible outcomes for each trial:”success” and failure. probability of success is the same on each trial. The trials are independent- the outcome of one trial does not affect the outcomes of the other trials. the random variable x represents the number of successes that occur. notation: n=number of trials, p=succes probability.