The Variance Will Reach a Maximum in a Binomial Distribution

question 56

Multiple Choice

The variance will reach a maximum in a binomial distribution when:

• A)π = 1 and 1 - π = 0.
• B)π = ¼ and 1 - π = ¾.
• C)π = ½ and 1 - π = ½.
• D)π = 0 and 1 - π = 1.

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