Geometric distribution

1. What is a geometric distribution?
2. What is an example of geometric distribution?
3. What is a geometric distribution and when is it used?
4. What are the four conditions of a geometric distribution?

What is a geometric distribution?

A geometric distribution is defined as a discrete probability distribution of a random variable “x” which satisfies some of the conditions. The geometric distribution conditions are. A phenomenon that has a series of trials. Each trial has only two possible outcomes – either success or failure.

What is an example of geometric distribution?

Geometric Distribution Example

Suppose a dice is repeatedly rolled until "3" is obtained. Then the probability of getting "3" is p = 1 / 6 and the random variable, X, can take on a value of 1, 2, 3, ...., until the first success is obtained. This is an example of a geometric distribution with p = 1 / 6.

What is a geometric distribution and when is it used?

Geometric distributions are used to describe a discrete random variable. This distribution can be used to model probability. Being able to model probability is very important in statistics, and in everyday life. Businesses, governments, and families use their understanding of probability to make important decisions.

What are the four conditions of a geometric distribution?

A situation is said to be a “GEOMETRIC SETTING”, if the following four conditions are met: Each observation is one of TWO possibilities - either a success or failure. All observations are INDEPENDENT. The probability of success (p), is the SAME for each observation.