The Hypergeometric Distribution Should Be Used Instead of the Binomial

question 145

Multiple Choice

The hypergeometric distribution should be used instead of the binomial distribution when

• A) There are more than 2 outcomes on a single trial.
• B) Each trial in independent.
• C) Sampling does not involve replacement.
• D) There is a fixed number of trials.

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