Success
Definition of Success
- Success is the desired or the favorable outcome of an event.
Solved Example on Success
- A coin is tossed 5 times. If 'getting a head' is considered as a success, find the probability of at least 3 successes.
Choices:
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
Step 1: In a single trial, probability p of success is given by p = P (getting a head) = .
Step 2: Probability of failure, q = 1 - p = 1 - = .
Step 3: 
[Binomial distribution.]
Step 4: P(r) = p(3) + p(4) + p(5)
Step 5: 
Step 6: 
Step 7: 
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