Which of the following is a requirement for use of the hypergeometric distribution?
A) Only 2 possible outcomes.
B) Trials are independent.
C) Probability of a success is greater than 1.0.
D) Only 2 possible outcomes and trial are independent.

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The hypergeometric distribution is used in scenarios where there are only 2 possible outcomes (success or failure) and the trials are not independent, unlike the binomial distribution where trials are independent. Option C is incorrect because probabilities cannot be greater than 1.0.

Which of the Following Is a Requirement for Use of the Hypergeometric