Which experiment describes a binomial experiment?

a. Roll 2 dice until you get a sum of 8 and record how many trials you made.

b.Spin a spinner with sections labeled A, B, and C 6 times and record the result each time.

c. Draw 4 cards from a deck of cards, without replacement, and record each time the card is an ace.

D. Roll a die 10 times and record each time you roll a prime number.

** I am pretty sure the answer is D... can you please double check this for me?? THanks :)

Question

Which experiment describes a binomial experiment?

     a.  Roll 2 dice until you get a sum of 8 and record how many trials you made.

       b.Spin a spinner with sections labeled A, B, and C 6 times and record the result each time.

       c. Draw 4 cards from a deck of cards, without replacement, and record each time the card is an ace.

       D. Roll a die 10 times and record each time you roll a prime number.

** I am pretty sure the answer is D... can you please double check this for me?? THanks :)

anonymous · Answer

@kropot72 ya still there??

anonymous · Answer

Hi @jim_thompson5910 thanks for coming :) can you help me? was my answer right??

kropot72 · Answer

Yes D is right. Reasons coming next.

kropot72 · Answer

D meets the requirements of: 
1. A fixed number of trials
2. Each trial is independent of the others
3. Each trial has a constant probability of sucess
4. There are only 2 possible outcomes.
None of the other choices meet all these requirements

anonymous · Answer

Thanks! :)