Which of the Following Distributions Describes the Number of Trials

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which of the following distributions describes the number of trials until an event occurs n times?

• A) Binomial distribution
• B) Geometric distribution
• C) Negative binomial distribution
• D) Poisson distribution
• E) None of the answer choices is correct.

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Definitions:

Population Proportion

A measure that represents the fraction or percentage of members in a population that exhibit a certain attribute or characteristic.

Margin of Error

An expression of the amount of random sampling error in a survey's results, indicating the range within which the true population parameter is likely to lie.

Mean Number

Typically refers to the average value of a set of numbers, calculated by dividing the sum of all numbers by the count.

Registrants

Individuals who have officially signed up or registered for an event, program, service, or platform.