On the 'independence of trials-assumption' in geometric distribution
Author | Al-Saleh, Mohammad Fraiwan |
Available date | 2010-01-06T12:32:06Z |
Publication Date | 2008-10 |
Publication Name | International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology |
Citation | Al-Saleh, Mohammad Fraiwan(2008) 'On the 'independence of trials-assumption' in geometric distribution', International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 39: 7, 944 — 948 |
Abstract | In this note, it is shown through an example that the assumption of the independence of Bernoulli trials in the geometric experiment may unexpectedly not be satisfied. The example can serve as a suitable and useful classroom activity for students in introductory probability courses |
Language | en |
Publisher | Taylor & Francis, Ltd |
Subject | Bernoulli experiment geometric independence of trials sampling with replacement |
Type | Article |
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