When sampling without replacement, which of the following is the appropriate probability distribution to use?
A) the binomial distribution
B) the hypergeometric distribution
C) the Poisson distribution
D) the normal approximation to the binomial distribution

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When sampling without replacement, the appropriate probability distribution to use is the hypergeometric distribution. The binomial distribution assumes sampling with replacement, while the Poisson distribution is not appropriate for finite populations. The normal approximation to the binomial distribution can be used if sample size is large enough, but the hypergeometric distribution is still the more accurate and appropriate choice.

When Sampling Without Replacement, Which of the Following Is the Appropriate