Binomial Distribution
applied
Selecting objects from a group.
Introduction
You’re randomly choosing objects or people from a group, so set your success criteria. How many samples are needed so that the probability of getting at least one success is 75%? Extension: Link this to the birthday problem, but be careful; it is tempting to restate the birthday problem without personal engagement or understanding.
Guiding Questions
- What mathematical models apply to this situation?
- What data do you need to collect and how will you analyze it?
- What assumptions are you making in your mathematical model?
- How can you validate your mathematical conclusions?
- What are the limitations of your approach?
Key Mathematical Concepts
Probability
Statistics
Distributions
Binomial Distribution