Determine whether the following probability experiment represents a binomial exp

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Determine whether the following probability experiment represents a binomial experiment and explain the reason for your answer. A soccer goalie who stops 45% of his shots is asked to make saves until he gives up a goal. The number of saves attempted is recorded. Does the probability experiment represent a binomial experiment? No, because the experiment is not performed a fixed number of times. Yes, because the experiment satisfies all the criteria for a binomial experiment. No, because the trials of the experiment are not independent and the probability of success differs from trial to trial No, because there are more than two mutually exclusive outcomes for each trial.

Explanation / Answer

Option-A) No, because the experiment is not performed a fixed number of times.

      

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