Over the next four days, X is the number of days it will rain. Which statement is true about this situation?

A.) The variable X does not have a binomial distribution because P (success) is not constant.

B.) The variable X does not have a binomial distribution because there are more than two possible outcomes.

C.) The variable X has a binomial distribution. P (success) = 0.5; number of trials = 4

D.) The variable X has a binomial distribution. P (success) = 0.25; number of trials = 4

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Sara Ellis

13 May, 11:26

Over the next four days, X is the number of days it will rain. Which statement is true about this situation?

A.) The variable X does not have a binomial distribution because P (success) is not constant.

B.) The variable X does not have a binomial distribution because there are more than two possible outcomes.

C.) The variable X has a binomial distribution. P (success) = 0.5; number of trials = 4

D.) The variable X has a binomial distribution. P (success) = 0.25; number of trials = 4

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Branden Arias · Answer 1

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option B. Over the next four days, X is the number of days it will rain. The variable X does not have a binomial distribution because there are more than two possible outcomes. Hope this answers the question.