Determine whether the given procedure results in a binomial distribution (or a distribution that can be treated as binomial).

Question

3 years ago

6

Determine whether the given procedure results in a binomial distribution (or a distribution that can be treated as binomial).

If the procedure is not binomial, identify at least one requirement that is not satisfied. The YSORT method of gender selection, developed by the Genetics & IVF Institute, was designed to increase the likelihood that a baby will be a boy. When 120 couples use the YSORT method and give birth to 120 babies, the genders of the babies are recorded.

Mathematics

1 answer:

timofeeve [1] · Answer 1 · 2022-08-06T19:36:48+03:00

Answer:

The procedure results in a binomial distribution

Step-by-step explanation:

If all 120 couples used the YSORT method, it is fair to assume that the probability of a baby being a boy or a girl are constant through all trials (120 couples). Assuming 120 randomly selected couples, there is a fixed number of independent trials. Finally, since the babies can only be a boy or a girl, the binary condition is satisfied and thus, the distribution is binomial