Final answer:
A binomial distribution represents the number of successes in a fixed number of independent trials.
Step-by-step explanation:
A binomial distribution is a discrete random variable that arises from Bernoulli trials. It represents the number of successes in a fixed number of independent trials.
The parameters of a binomial distribution are:
- n: the number of trials
- p: the probability of success on each trial
- q: the probability of failure on each trial (q = 1 - p)
The mean of a binomial distribution is given by the formula µ = np, and the standard deviation is given by σ = √(npq).