Binomial Distributions Introduction. There are 4 properties for a Binomial Distribution 1. Fixed...

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Binomial Distributions

Introduction

There are 4 properties for a Binomial Distribution 1. Fixed number of trials (n)

Throwing a dart till you get a bulls eye

There are 4 properties for a Binomial Distribution 1. Fixed number of trials (n)

Playing two soccer matches

2. Two outcomes in a trial, success or failure

There are 4 properties for a Binomial Distribution 1. Fixed number of trials (n)

2. Two outcomes in a trial, success or failure

Playing two games of tennis

3. Trials are independent

There are 4 properties for a Binomial Distribution 1. Fixed number of trials (n)2. Two outcomes in a trial, success or failure

3. Trials are independent

Throwing a die and spinning a coin

4. Probability of success (p) remains constant

There are 4 properties for a Binomial Distribution 1. Fixed number of trials (n)2. Two outcomes in a trial, success or failure

3. Trials are independent

4. Probability of success (p) remains constant