How to Use the Binomial Distribution Calculator

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The binomial distribution calculator on this site can help you solve bimomial problems without using tables or lengthy equations.

  • For the first box (p), enter the probability of success in a trial as a decimal. This may be given to you as a percentage (i.e. 80% of respondents…), or you may be given a word problem that you need to convert to a decimal (i.e. a multiple choice test with four answers would have a .25 probability of a right answer each time you guessed).
  • In the second box, enter the number of trials (n).
  • The next two boxes, X1 and X2, allow you to enter a range, i.e. from 0 to 4 you would enter 0 in the X1 box and 4 in the X2 box. If you do not want a range, but rather an exact number, enter the number twice–once in each box (i.e. for “exactly 9″ you would enter 9 in both X1 and X2).

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5 Responses to “How to Use the Binomial Distribution Calculator”

  1. Lauren Schultz said:

    Sep 28, 09 at 1:25 pm

    This is a very useful tactic. It cuts out the majority of the ‘tedious’k in finding the binomial distribution. I tried it several different tin=mes and played around with it using some random word problems and it seemed to be very beneficial time wise.

  2. Stephanie said:

    Sep 28, 09 at 2:31 pm

    Great!I am glad it helped :)

  3. Angie Widdows said:

    Oct 01, 09 at 9:56 am

    Oh My Goodness. This is exactly what I needed to help me figure this out. I would try to look at charts and figure out the numbers but I was never able to get it right. This helps so much

  4. Scott Selph said:

    Oct 05, 09 at 6:30 am

    I wish I had of tried this before finishing my homework. I was able to use the chart, but kept confusing myself on cross matching the numbers. This calculator simplifies everything so much.

  5. Vanessa DuBarry said:

    Dec 14, 09 at 9:19 pm

    I wish I would of seen this before, this calculator really helps! very good information.

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