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A binomial distribution is a probability distribution that describes the likelihood of a certain number of successes in a fixed number of independent trials. It is characterized by two parameters: the number of trials (n) and the probability of success in each trial (p).
A binomial distribution is unique in that it models the probability of a specific number of successes in a fixed number of trials, rather than the probability of a certain outcome or event. It is also characterized by only two parameters, making it simpler than other distributions with multiple parameters.
The assumptions of a binomial distribution include a fixed number of trials, independent trials, and each trial having two possible outcomes (success or failure) with a constant probability of success.
Binomial distributions are commonly used in statistics to model outcomes such as election results, coin tosses, and medical trials. They can also be used to calculate probabilities and make predictions in various fields such as finance, marketing, and sports.
As the number of trials in a binomial distribution increases, it approaches a normal distribution. This is known as the central limit theorem and allows for easier calculations and approximations when dealing with large binomial distributions.