If p is the probability of success of a binomial experiment, then the probability of failure is
A) $1 - p$
B) $- p$
C) $\frac { x } { n }$
D) $\frac { n } { x }$ 2 Compute probabilities of binomial experiments.

Question

If p is the probability of success of a binomial experiment, then the probability of failure is 
A) $1 - p$
B) $- p$
C) $\frac { x } { n }$
D) $\frac { n } { x }$ 2 Compute probabilities of binomial experiments.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In a binomial experiment, the probability of failure is the complement of the probability of success. If $p$ is the probability of success, then the probability of failure is $1 - p$.

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