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2.4.4 Mean and variance of the binomial (A-level only)

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In X∼B⁡(n,p)X\sim\operatorname{B}(n,p)X∼B(n,p), what does XXX count?

A

A common normal-approximation check is that both npnpnp and nqnqnq are at least 5.

B

p=0.5p=0.5p=0.5, when success and failure are equally likely.

C

nqnqnq.

D

The number of successes in nnn trials.

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2.4.4 Mean and variance of the binomial (A-level only) Flashcards

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