Suppose a binomial trial has a probability of success of 0.1, and 500 trials areperformed. What is the standard deviation of the possible outcomes? Roundyour answer to two decimal places.A. 10.95B. 10.

LifeInstructor asked Dec 25, 2023

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Standard deviation= √n p q

Where:

n= number of trials (500)

p= probability (0.1)

q= 1-p = 1-0.1 = 0.9

Replacing:

Standard deviation= √[500 (0.1) (0.9)] = √45 = 6.71

D.6.71

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