Question
Question: If X follows a binomial distribution with parameter n = 6 & 4P (X = 4) = P (X = 2) ; then p =...
If X follows a binomial distribution with parameter n = 6 & 4P (X = 4) = P (X = 2) ; then p =
A
31
B
61
C
41
D
None
Answer
31
Explanation
Solution
- nC4 . p4 qn–4 = nC2. p2 qn–2 Ž 4. 6C4. p4q2 = 6C2 p2q4
Ž 4p2 = q2 Ž q = 2p
Q p + q = 1 Ž p = 1/3