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Geometric Distribution Explained

This document provides an overview of upcoming lessons and assignments related to binomial and geometric probability distributions, including: 1) A comparison of the binomial and geometric distributions with examples of probability questions for each. 2) Details of a lesson on the geometric distribution and examples of determining the probability of scoring a goal on a certain shot and in less than a certain number of shots, as well as expected time to score a first goal. 3) Mention of an example probability problem from a previous unit test involving randomly selecting teachers and the probability of selecting a certain number of teachers from a specific subject.

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Geometric Distribution Explained

This document provides an overview of upcoming lessons and assignments related to binomial and geometric probability distributions, including: 1) A comparison of the binomial and geometric distributions with examples of probability questions for each. 2) Details of a lesson on the geometric distribution and examples of determining the probability of scoring a goal on a certain shot and in less than a certain number of shots, as well as expected time to score a first goal. 3) Mention of an example probability problem from a previous unit test involving randomly selecting teachers and the probability of selecting a certain number of teachers from a specific subject.

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19 Da

Wednesday May 26th, 2010 ys
Left! 

Comparison:
Binomial & Geometric Distribution
S A Un
  Mind Buster: ssi it 6 
C Sec. 6.3 (7.3) ­ Geometric Distribution gnm
H is l ent
Lesson: a te
E Sec. 6.4 (7.4) ­ Hypergeometric Distribution
D Practice:
U Time to practice our new skills
L Tomorrow  ­ Unit 6 Review Begins
Friday ­ Prom (Extra Credit Opportunity)
E Key Dates: Monday ­ Unit 6 CPS Quiz & Review
Tuesday ­ Unit 6 Test
Binomial vs. Geometric Distribution
Joe Mauer of the Minnesota Twins has a batting average of 0.346.  
Using this information, create a probability question for each distribution 
M below and attempt to solve it.
I
N Binomial Geometric
D
   
B
U
S
T
E
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Sec. 6.3 (7.3) ­ Geometric Distribution
Wednesday May 26th, 2010
M 1)   Mr. Pearce knows that he has a 20% chance of scoring a goal each 
I time he takes a shot.  
N a)   Determine the probability of him scoring his first goal on his third
D       shot.
   
b)   Determine the probability of him scoring his first goal in less than 
B      two shots.
U
S c)   Determine when he should expect to score his first goal.
T d)  Identify why parts a) to c) are geometrically distributioned.
E
R
Example From Unit 5 Test

BRDHS has a staff of 60 teachers.  A total of 8 teachers are qualified to teach 
math.  If 5 teachers are selected randomly after school to help students with 
homework, what is the probability that two of the five teachers will be a math 
teacher?

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