16-3 The Binomial Probability Theorem. Let’s roll a die 3 times Look at the probability of getting a 6 or NOT getting a 6. Let’s make a tree diagram.

16-3 The Binomial Probability Theorem

Let’s roll a die 3 times Look at the probability of getting a 6 or NOT getting a 6. Let’s make a tree diagram.

Check out our results 3 sixes2 sixes1 six0 sixes OutcomeSSSSSNSNSNSSSNNNSNNNSNNN Probability

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Binomial Probability Theorem n = the number of trials r = the number of successes s = the probability of a success f = the probability of a failure

Example You flip a coin 10 times. What is the probability of getting exactly 4 heads?

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