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.
-The binomial probability distribution is used with
A)a continuous random variable
B)a discrete random variable
C)any distribution, as long as it is not normal
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. 
-The binomial probability distribution is used with
A)a continuous random variable 
B)a discrete random variable 
C)any distribution, as long as it is not normal 
D)All of these answers are correct.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The binomial probability distribution is used with a discrete random variable, which is appropriate for counting the number of people who drink a certain number of cups of coffee, as opposed to measuring a continuous variable like the amount of coffee consumed.

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