Binomial Distribution: What Is It?

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The binomial distribution, denoted as Bin(n,p), describes the probability of achieving x successes in n independent Bernoulli trials, each with a success probability of p. It is not classified as a product distribution; rather, it utilizes the product identity P(A and B) = P(A)P(B) to derive its probabilities. The discussion highlights the independence of events in the binomial distribution and clarifies that while physical examples may exhibit normal distribution characteristics, this does not imply that the binomial distribution itself is a product distribution.

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  • Knowledge of the product identity in probability
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Is the binomial distribution, what you call a product distribution? How can I see that, if that is true?
 
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Hey aaaa202 and welcome to the forums.

The binomial distribution represents n independent events happening with each true event having a p probability of occurring.

In other words Bin(n,p) gives the probability distribution for having x events become true for x = 0 to x = n.

Because of the independence of each event, you can use the product identity P(A and B) = P(A)P(B) to generate the mathematical formula for getting a specific probability.
 
so it's a product distribution right? I've seen several physical examples of product distributed properties, and they all follow a normal distribution. Is this a general thing?
 

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