Statistical distributions Flashcards
1
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Random variable
A
variable whose value depends on the outcome of a random event
2
Q
Conditions for binomial distribution
A
- fixed number of trials
- only success or fail outcomes
- fixed probability of success
- trials are independent of each other
3
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Formulation of probability distribution
A
{ 0.125 x = a, b, c
P(X=x) = { 0.375 x = d, e
{ 0 otherwise