Lesson 5.7 - Binomial & Geometric R.V.’s

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Relevant Context

  • Basketball

  • “Granny” Free Throws

Stats Content (CED Topics 4.10-4.12)

  • Geometric Distribution

  • Binomial Distribution

  • PDF vs. CDF

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5.7 Video

If you’re curious about the math of the binomial coefficient (not covered on the AP Exam), we have an extra explainer video here. Watching is optional.

5.7 Student Items

Handout: pdf, docx

Desmos Activity: link

Video Reflection Q’s: form*

*this resource is mainly used in flipped classrooms. See guide.

5.7 Teacher Items

Handout Key: pdf, docx

Slide Deck: ppt, pdf

CED/Textbook Alignment: page

Data: xlsx

(Lesson updated in Fall 2022. See archived version of lesson here.)