The Probability Distribution of a Random Variable That Is Defined

question 128

Multiple Choice

The probability distribution of a random variable that is defined to be the number of successes obtained in a random sample selected without replacement from a finite population of N elements that contains r successes and N − r failures is

• A) Poisson.
• B) binomial.
• C) hypergeometric.
• D) discrete.

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Definitions:

Income Statement Accounts

Accounts that are used to prepare the income statement, summarizing a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a period.

Deferrals

Income or expenses that have been recorded but not yet earned or used, respectively, affecting future accounting periods.

Recognition

The process of recording an item or event in financial statements once it meets the criteria for financial reporting as defined by accounting standards.

Matching Principle

An accounting principle that requires companies to report expenses at the same time as the revenues they are related to are earned.