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tify which of the following is a binomial experiment: Three cards are selected f

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Question

tify which of the following is a binomial experiment: Three cards are selected from a standard 52- card deck with replacement. The num aces selected is recorded. ber of b) A poll of 1200 registered voters is conducted in which the respondents are asked whether they believe Congress should reform Social Security. A random sample of 15 college seniors is obtained, and the individuals selected are asked to state their ages. d) A basketball player who makes 80% of her free throws is asked to shoot free throws until she misses. The number of free-throw attempts is recorded. e) An experimental drug is administered to 100 randomly selected individuals with the number of individuals responding favorably recorded. 15. What do you think the probability is that you will use this material in your future occupations? Why did you answer with this probability?

Explanation / Answer

Solution:-

a) Binomial experimement, Because probability of getting ace will remain same in all the three draws.

b) Binomial experimement, There are two outcomes of the trial and each trial is independent.

c) Not a Binomial experimement, There are more than two outcomes of the trials.

d)  Not a Binomial experimement, Number of trials are declared.

e) Binomial experimement, There are two outcomes of the trial and each trial is independent.