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    The binomial distribution (AS)

    N1 Understand and use simple, discrete probability distributions


    (calculation of mean and variance of discrete random variables is
    excluded), including the binomial distribution, as a model; calculate
    probabilities using the binomial distribution

    Commentary
    This unit introduces the concept of a discrete random variable which is probably best
    done through the binomial distribution.

    There is a possibility for introducing the basic ideas of this section in the Probability
    section by looking at simple cases such as rolling a small number of dice and
    counting the number of sixes rolled. See the sample MEI resource you might use in
    the first lesson to introduce the binomial distribution.

    The obvious connection here is with the Pure topic of Binomial Expansions – in
    particular the expansion of ( p+q )n where the term containing pr represents the
    probability of rsuccesses. And if p+q=1 then ( p+q )n=1 and so the sum of the
    probabilities is 1.

    The formula E ( X ) =∑ x i pi is no longer part of the A level spec but students are
    required to know how to find the expectation for a Binomial Distribution. The
    calculation of the variance, np (1− p), is excluded.

    To encourage students to start visualising probability distributions it is worth looking


    at the shape of different binomial distributions and discussing how the skew depends
    on p. This should help in later topics, such as the normal distribution.

    Students will be expected to have calculators that can calculate P( X =r ) and P( X ≤ r )


    for binomial distributions. This is especially important for large values of n and
    statistical tables are no longer provided in examinations. For further information
    about the calculators which are suitable for A level Mathematics see
    http://www.mei.org.uk/calculators.

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    Sample MEI resource
    ‘Binomial Experiment’ (which can be found at http://integralmaths.org/sow-
    resources.php) is designed for introducing the binomial distribution through a dice
    experiment.

    Effective use of technology


    ‘Falling balls’ (which can be found at www.mei.org.uk/integrating-technology) is an
    interactive demonstration which highlights how the distribution of binomial
    probabilities can be generated experimentally.

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    The binomial distribution Time allocation:

    Pre-requisites

     GCSE/AS: Tree Diagrams


     AS: Binomial Expansions

    Links with other topics

     Hypothesis Testing: In the Hypothesis testing unit we will be able to question


    assertions about the value of p.

    Questions and prompts for mathematical thinking

     Make up three questions that show you understand how the Binomial
    Distribution can be used in context.
     How can we be sure that ∑ P ( X =r )=1?

    Applications and modelling

     How many dice would you need to roll to be 99 % certain of getting at least
    one six? Look into how airlines use a similar strategy when selling seats for
    flights – they can sell more tickets than seats because they know some
    people won’t turn up!

    Common errors

     Confusing P ( X=r ) and P(X ≤ r )


     Forgetting about P ( X=0 ) when calculating P(X ≤ 2)
     Overstating the accuracy of a result against the context of the question.

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