Which of the following statements is true with respect to the binomial distribution?
A) The binomial distribution tends to be more symmetric as the probability of success p approaches 0.5.
B) As the number of trials increase, the expected value of the random variable decreases.
C) As the number of trials increase for a given probability of success, the binomial distribution becomes more skewed.
D) The binomial distribution tends to be more symmetric as the probability of success p approaches 1.0.
E) None of these.

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As the probability of success p approaches 0.5, the distribution becomes more symmetric. This is because the probability of success and failure become more equal, resulting in a symmetrical distribution.

Which of the Following Statements Is True with Respect to the Binomial