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2.4 Statistical distributions

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Question 6

In a game, X X\,X is the number of successful throws among a player's first five throws. Helen models X X\,X by B(5,0.3)B(5,0.3)B(5,0.3).

a.

State one assumption made by this model.

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b.

Find P(X=2)P(X=2)P(X=2).

[2]
c.

Let Y Y\,Y be the number of the throw on which the first success occurs. Using Helen's model, find P(Y=5)P(Y=5)P(Y=5).

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2.4 Statistical distributions Questions

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47 exam-style questions on WJEC A Level Maths 2.4 Statistical distributions, covering 2.4.1 Statistical distributions, 2.4.2 Statistical distributions, and 2.4.3 Statistical distributions. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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