For the binomial distribution to be applicable to a situation,
A) the value of P and Q must be the same from trial-to-trial
B) the number of trials should be small
C) the outcome of one trial can affect the value of P or Q of another trial
D) none of the above

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The binomial distribution is a discrete probability distribution that is applicable to situations where there are a fixed number of trials, each trial has only two possible outcomes (success or failure), the probability of success (P) is constant from trial-to-trial, and the trials are independent of each other. Therefore, choice A is the correct answer as it states that the value of P and Q must be the same from trial-to-trial, which is a requirement for the binomial distribution to be applicable. Choice B is incorrect as there is no set number of trials that make the binomial distribution applicable. Choice C is incorrect as the outcome of one trial cannot affect the value of P or Q in another trial, as they are assumed to be constants.

For the Binomial Distribution to Be Applicable to a Situation