MathsYears 12–13Statistics

Binomial distribution

Calculate probabilities using the binomial distribution; identify when it applies

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    Imagine flipping a coin 4 times. Each flip has two outcomes: heads (H) or tails (T).

  2. 2

    Flip the coin 4 times and count the heads.

  3. 3

    Let's find the probability of exactly 2 heads in 4 flips of a fair coin.

  4. 4

    How many outcomes give exactly 3 heads in 4 flips?

  5. 5

    Use the binomial formula to find P(X=1) for n=5, p=0.3.

  6. 6

    For n=5, p=0.3, what is P(X=1)?

  7. 7

    A factory produces 10% defective items. You check 8 items. What's the probability exactly 1 is defective?

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