Exhibit 5-7
A sample of 2,500 people was asked how many cups of coffee they drink in the morning. You are given the following sample information.
-Which of the following is a characteristic of a binomial experiment?
A)at least 2 outcomes are possible
B)the probability of success changes from trial to trial
C)the trials are independent
D)All of these answers are correct.

Question

Exhibit 5-7
A sample of 2,500 people was asked how many cups of coffee they drink in the morning. You are given the following sample information. 
-Which of the following is a characteristic of a binomial experiment?
A)at least 2 outcomes are possible 
B)the probability of success changes from trial to trial 
C)the trials are independent 
D)All of these answers are correct.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The characteristic of a binomial experiment includes having only two possible outcomes (success or failure), a fixed probability of success, a fixed number of trials, and the trials being independent. The given information does not indicate a changing probability of success, but it does mention a fixed number of trials and independent trials. Therefore, the best choice is C.

Exhibit 5-7 A Sample of 2,500 People Was Asked How Many Cups