Which of the following statements regarding a binomial experiment is false, where n is the number of trials, and p is the probability of success in each trial?
A) The n trials are independent.
B) The standard deviation is np(1 - p).
C) The mean is np.
D) There are only two possible outcomes.
E) The n trials are independent and the standard deviation is np(1 - p).

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The standard deviation of a binomial distribution is actually the square root of np(1 - p), not np(1 - p) as stated.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding a Binomial Experiment Is