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Binomial Distribution with Coin Flips

Flip 10 coins many times, build a histogram of heads, and compare it with the binomial model.

Grade 11Math ChallengeMath OlympiadMathProbabilityData AnalysisLogicAdvanced1 to 1.7 hr4 materials

What you'll learn

  • Calculate binomial probabilities using combinations
  • Compare a histogram of data with the theoretical distribution
  • Find mean and standard deviation and interpret them

Objective

Collect experimental data on the number of heads in 10 flips and compare it with the binomial distribution.

STEM concepts

Binomial distributionRandom variabilityLaw of large numbersModeling
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