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Chapter 6: Q. 1.2 (page 385)

For each of the following situations, determine whether the given random variable has a binomial distribution. Justify your answer.

Choose three students at random from your class. Let Y=the number who are over 6feet tall.

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No, the variable Yis not binomial distribution.

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01

Given Information 

Choose three students at random from your class.

Y=the number who are over 6 feet tall.

02

Explanation 

Our observations are not independent since we are selecting students without replacement.

A total of 3trials will be conducted in advance.

No matter who you are, your chances of success are the same.

A binomial setting is not appropriate here.

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