Question

Which of these is a geometric experiment?

A. Rolling a die 10 times and rolling a one exactly 2 times
B. Flipping a coin 16 times and getting exactly 2 heads
C. Drawing 1 card from each of 5 different decks of cards and getting 2 clubs
D. Getting your first jack the 3rd time you draw a card

Answer 1

Geometric distribution refers to the probability of the number of times needed to do something until getting a desired result. For instance, how many times will I throw a coin until it lands on a head? This belongs to geometric distribution.

http://www.rapidlearningcenter.com/mathematics/introductory-statistics/17-Geometric-Distributions.html

Answer 2

@hockeychick23 Based on the definition and example posted, which option do you think is correct?

Answer 3

When you post what you think, I'll post what I think it is.

Answer 4

I think its d

Answer 5

I agree @hockeychick23 . It is the only scenario that "sounds like" the definition.

Answer 6

ok thanks!(: