MathsYears 12–13Statistics
Binomial distribution
Calculate probabilities using the binomial distribution; identify when it applies
What you'll learn
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Imagine flipping a coin 4 times. Each flip has two outcomes: heads (H) or tails (T).
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Flip the coin 4 times and count the heads.
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Let's find the probability of exactly 2 heads in 4 flips of a fair coin.
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How many outcomes give exactly 3 heads in 4 flips?
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Use the binomial formula to find P(X=1) for n=5, p=0.3.
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For n=5, p=0.3, what is P(X=1)?
- 7
A factory produces 10% defective items. You check 8 items. What's the probability exactly 1 is defective?
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