Which of the following scenarios is an example of a binomial experiment?
A) A shopping mall is interested in the income level of its customers and is taking a survey to gather information.
B) A business firm introducing a new product wants to know how many purchases its clients will make each year.
C) A sociologist is researching an area in an effort to determine the proportion of households with a male head of household.
D) A study is concerned with the average number of hours worked by high school students.

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A binomial experiment involves a fixed number of independent trials, each with two possible outcomes (success or failure). Scenario C fits this as it involves determining the proportion (success rate) of households with a male head, which can be seen as a series of trials with two outcomes: male head or not.

Which of the Following Scenarios Is an Example of a Binomial