Types of Probability Distribution

 Continuous Distribution
 Discrete Distribution
- Binomial D.
- Hypergeometric D.
- Poisson D.
Binomial Distribution
 a frequency distribution of the possible
number of successful outcomes in a
given number of trials in each of which
there is the same probability of success
Binomial Distribution
 a frequency distribution of the possible
number of successful outcomes in a
given number of trials in each of which
there is the same probability of success
Properties of a Binomial Distribution
 Each trial/observation may be selected
from a finite population with
replacement or an infinite population
without replacement.
 The probability of success, p, for each
trial is the same.
Properties of a Binomial Distribution
 The trials are all independent. Sampling
is done with replacement.
 The outcomes (either success or
failure) are mutually exclusive.
 The probability of success is usually
given or based on history.
 x successes
n trials
(n-x) failures
 

for
where:
n = fixed no. of trials/observations
x = desired number of successes
p = the constant probability of success for
each trial
q=1-p
Example
Recent data collected by a sociologist reveals that
5% of the convicted criminals in a particular city
jail are in fact innocent. In a random sample of
5persons convicted of a crime taken from this jail,
what are the probabilities that:
a. 3 are guilty;
b. at most 2 are guilty;
c. at least 3 are guilty;
d. 2 to 4 are guilty.
Example
 
Given:
success = guilty =>
failure = innocent =>
Find:
a. ;
b.
c.
d.
 
a.
b.

c.

OR
d.
 Mean and Variance
of a Binomial Distribution
 
Mean:
Variance:
 
Example
Assignment:
Thirty-five percent of a certain village opposed the
mayor’s directive that the façade of the new
construction along a major road should be neo-classical.
In a random sample of 12 residents, what is the
probability that the number of residents opposed to the
directive is…
a. exactly 6;
b. at least 6;
c. between 7 and 10 inclusive;
d. fewer than 6.