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Types of Distributions: Probablity Distribution (Non Specific) Binomial Distribution

This document discusses different types of probability distributions: binomial, normal, and geometric. It provides examples of how to recognize each distribution based on its properties, states the appropriate formulas, and demonstrates how to calculate probabilities for each distribution based on example word problems. For the binomial distribution, you must state the number of trials, probability of success, and use the binomial probability formula. For the normal distribution, you need the mean and standard deviation to find z-scores and lookup probabilities. The geometric distribution is similar to binomial but trials continue until the first success occurs.

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Types of Distributions: Probablity Distribution (Non Specific) Binomial Distribution

This document discusses different types of probability distributions: binomial, normal, and geometric. It provides examples of how to recognize each distribution based on its properties, states the appropriate formulas, and demonstrates how to calculate probabilities for each distribution based on example word problems. For the binomial distribution, you must state the number of trials, probability of success, and use the binomial probability formula. For the normal distribution, you need the mean and standard deviation to find z-scores and lookup probabilities. The geometric distribution is similar to binomial but trials continue until the first success occurs.

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Types of Distributions

Probablity Distribution (non specific)


o
o

Binomial Distribution

Probablities must add to 1


Expected Outcome (Mean of the distribution)This
has been on every AP exam I have seen, either on
FRQ or MC
o x
xi pi

bg

B n, p

Multiply each outcome by its


probability and add together
Standard deviation (never been on AP exam that I
know of)

b g

x xi x pi
2

0
0.4

1
0.3

2
0.2

3
0.1

x (0)(0.4) (1)(0.3) 2(0.2) 3(0.1) 10


.
On average, Landrys sells 1 hat per week. He should buy
fifty two hats per year.

Normal Distribution

If there is reason to believe that a distribution is


normal, you must state that it is normal and state the
average ( ) and the standard deviation ( )
o This can be done by simply writing the
shorthand version:

You must draw a normal curve picture with the


problems numbers referenced in it, and it would also
be good to reference the formula for a standardized
score (z-score)
o

bg

N ,

or

x
/ n

Calculate your probability, and verify with a


calculator
State your probability and its meaning in the context
of the question

Example: A box of candy is known to have an average of 50


pieces. If it is known that the amount of packaged candy is
normally distributed with a standard deviation of 5, is it likely
to get a box with 62 pieces?

b g z 62 5 50
Pb
X 62g
Pb
z 2.4 g
0.0082
N 50,5

There is a 0.82% chance that a box would get 62 pieces of


candy or more. So this is very unlikely.

. Make sure to state what p

represents.
You must show that it meets the four criteria
o Success/Failure
o There are a set number (n) of observations
o Probability of success never changes
o Each observation is independent
Plug into the formula
o

Example: The number of hats sold at Landrys per week is as


follows
X
P(X)

You must state that it is binomial, state what a


success is, what the probability of success is and how
many observations are being made.
o This can be done with the shorthand:

b g

b g

P X k n Ck p k 1 p

n k

Describe you answer in the context of the question

Example: The probability of making any money in a state


lottery is 0.4. There is a drawing once a week. What is the
probably that you would win at least six times in a seven week
period?
B(7, 0.4) where n is the number of weeks being observed and
p = the probability of making any money = 0.4
1. success=making money/failure=not making money
2. There are seven weeks of observations
3. p = probability of winning = 0.4
4. There is no reason to believe that each drawing is not
independent

b g
Pb
X 6g
Pb
X 7g
Cb
0.4 g
b0.6g C b0.4gb0.6g

P X6

0.0172 0.0016
0.0188
Geometric Distribution
1.
2.
3.
4.

Everything is the same as for a binomial, except for


rule #2
Same
Observations are made until a success occurs
Same
Same

Plug into formula

o
o

b gb g p
Pb
X k gb
1 pg
P X k 1 p

k 1

Example: Using the information about the lottery above.


What is the probability that you would have to play at least 10
weeks until you got a win?

b g b gb g 0.01

P X 10 P X 9 0.6

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