1. Apr 1, 2007 #1

   Pearce_09

   

   Hello,
   Im just wondering is there a simply calculated formula for the expected value and variance for the hypergeometric distribution. I know how to do it with long calculations. I know the expected value for the binomial is = np and the variance is = npq = np(1-p) .. Is there something like this for the hyper.. I lost my good stats book so im not sure..
   thanks
   adam

    

   Pearce_09, Apr 1, 2007
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3. Apr 1, 2007 #2

   HallsofIvy

   

   Staff Emeritus

   Science Advisor

   With the internet, who needs a book? Check this out:
   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypergeometric_distribution

    

   HallsofIvy, Apr 1, 2007

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