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The Hypergeometric Distribution
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Properties Exactly two outcomes Fixed number of trials Outcomes must be mutually exclusive Probabilities are dependent
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Example 1: Ten people apply for a job as assistant manager of a store. Six have completed college and 4 have not. If the manager selects 3 applicants at random, find the probability that all 3 will have a college degree. HaveWant college No college total 6 4 10 303303
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Example 2: There are 48 raincoats for sale at a local store. 12 are black. If 6 raincoats are selected to be marked down, find the probability exactly 3 will be black. HaveWant Black Other color total 12 36 48 336336
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Example 2: modified Find the probability that at least 1 raincoat will be black. HaveWant Black Other color total 12 36 48 066066
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