Binomial Distribution
Binomial Distribution: Overview
This Topic covers sub-topics such as Bernoulli Trials, Binomial Probability Distribution, Variance in Binomial Probability Distribution, Mean in Binomial Probability Distribution and, The Cumulative Binomial Distribution Function
Important Questions on Binomial Distribution
The survey is conducted in a large factory. If of the factory workers weigh less than kg and that of the factory workers weigh more than kg. [ use the standard values ]
Then the assumed weights of the factory workers is modelled by a normal distribution with mean and standard deviation .
Determine two simultaneous linear equations satisfied by and .
Find the values of and .

The national park houses of a large number of tall trees. The heights of the given trees are normally distributed with mean of metres and a the standard deviation of metres. A selection of trees are chosen randomly then find the probability that at least of these trees are taller than meters.

Max tosses four coins a total of times. The following table shows the distribution of the number of heads obtained in each toss of four coins.
Using the binomial distribution , find the expected probabilities of obtaining or heads respectively

The number of boys in families with three children is shown in the table.
Number of boys | ||||
Frequency |
If the probability of having a boy is , use the binomial expansion to find the expected probabilities.

Percy sews three seeds in each of different pots. The probability that a seed will germinate is . The number of seeds that germinated in each pot is shown in the table.
Number of seeds germinating | ||||
Frequency |
Using the binomial expansion , find the expected probabilities of seeds germinating.

If and , find and .
