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Fill in the blanks:If X follows binomial distribution with parameters n = 5, p and P (X = 2) = 9.P (X = 3), then p = ___________ |
Answer» p = 1/10 As n = 5 {representing no. of trials} p = probability of success As it is a binomial distribution. ∴ probability of failure = q = 1 – p Given, P(X = 2) = 9.P(X = 3) The binomial distribution formula is: P(x) = nCx Px (1 – P)n – x Where: x = total number of “successes.” P = probability of success on an individual trial n = number of trials Using binomial distribution, ⇒ 5C2p2q5-2 = 95C3p3q5-3 ⇒ 10p2q3 = 9×10p3q2 ⇒ 10q = 90p {As , p≠0 and q ≠ 0} ⇒ q = 9p ⇒ 1-p = 9p ⇒ 10p = 1 ∴ p = 1/10 |
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