Practice When Not To Use Binomial (11) - Binomial Distribution - IB 10 Mathematics

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Question 1.
Why is it inappropriate to use a binomial distribution if trials are dependent?
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Think of examples where one event affects another.
Question 2.
Give an example of when the probability of success varies.
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Consider situations where outcomes aren't equally likely.
3Question 3.
Is it appropriate to use binomial distribution if the probability of success varies across trials?
- True
- False
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Consider consistency in trials.
4Question 4.
Which distribution is more appropriate for sampling without replacement?
- Binomial
- Hypergeometric
- Poisson
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Think about sampling methods.
Question 5.
You conduct a survey where participants can choose between five different options. Discuss the appropriate statistical model for analyzing the data and justify your choice.
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Focus on the number of categories.
Question 6.
A box contains 20 red and 5 blue balls. If you draw 5 without replacement, explain why using binomial distribution is incorrect.
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Explore how drawing affects the remaining composition.

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