Determine whether the given procedure results in a binomial distribution. If not, state the reason why. Rolling a single die 26 times, keeping track of the numbers that are rolled.
A) Not binomial: there are more than two outcomes for each trial.
B) Not binomial: the trials are not independent.
C) Not binomial: there are too many trials.
D) The procedure results in a binomial distribution.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A binomial distribution only has two possible outcomes for each trial (such as success or failure) and this procedure has six possible outcomes (the numbers on the die). Therefore, it cannot result in a binomial distribution.

Determine Whether the Given Procedure Results in a Binomial Distribution