Question

If X is a random variable denoting number of defective items, which discrete probability distribution is appropriate

Answer 1

Considering that for each item, there are only two possible outcomes, and the probability of an item being defective is independent of any other item, the binomial distribution is appropriate.

What is the binomial probability distribution?

It is the probability of exactly x successes on n repeated trials, with p probability of a success on each trial.

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