Construct a table giving the binomial distribution for each of the following:
a) The probability of guessing correctly on a 10-question true-false test.
b) The probability of guessing correctly on a 20- question multiple choice test, with 4 alternatives per question.
c) For a 100-question true-false test, the normal approximation for the probability of guessing correctly
(1) between 0 & 20 correct,
(2) Between 21 & 40 correct,
(3) Between 41 & 60 correct,
(4) between 61 & 80 correct, and
(5) between 81 & 100 correct.
Solution Summary
Constructs a table for probability using binomial distribution.
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