Most binomial probability calculations required in these exercises can be done by using Table C or the Normal approximation. Your instructor may request that you use the binomial probability formula or software. In exercises requiring the Normal approximation, you should use the continuity correction if you studied that topic.
5.19 What is wrong?
Explain what is wrong in each of the following scenarios.
5.19
(a) Each flip is independent, and prior tosses have no impact on the outcome of a new toss. (b) Each flip is independent, and prior tosses have no impact on the outcome of a new toss. (c) is a parameter for the binomial, not . (d) There is no fixed number of trials .