Which Probability Model Is Most Nearly Appropriate to Describe the Number

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which probability model is most nearly appropriate to describe the number of burned-out fluorescent tubes in a classroom with 12 fluorescent tubes, assuming a constant probability of a burned-out tube?

• A)Binomial
• B)Poisson
• C)Hypergeometric
• D)Geometric

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