Statistics Unit 6

Binomial & Geometric Distributions

6 Instructional Days - 3rd 6 Weeks

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Big Idea:

Binomial & Geometric Distributions and Probability

Student Expectations:

Focus Standard

III. Anticipating Patterns: Exploring random phenomena using probability and Simulation.

A. Probability

4. Discrete random variables and their probability distributions, including binomial and geometric

Student Learning Targets:

  • I will determine if the conditions for a Binomial/Geometric Random Variable have been met
  • I will compute and Interpret Probabilities involving Binomial Distributions
  • I will calculate and Interpret the Mean and Standard Deviation of a Binomial Random Variable
  • I will find Probabilities involving Geometric Random Variables
  • I will use Normal Approximation to the Binomial Distribution to calculate probabilities

Essential Questions:

  • How do you identify Binomial or Geometric Variables?
  • How do you calculate probabilities for Binomial and Geometric Variables?

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