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Fields of Study > mathematics and statistics > statistics > statistical analysis > probability analysis > probability distribution > binomial distribution
Research, Technology, Methods > methodology > research methods > experimental design > mathematics and statistics > statistics > statistical analysis > probability analysis > probability distribution > binomial distribution
Research, Technology, Methods > research > animal research > experimental design > mathematics and statistics > statistics > statistical analysis > probability analysis > probability distribution > binomial distribution
Preferred Term:

binomial distribution

Definition:
The probability distribution associated with two mutually exclusive outcomes; used to model cumulative incidence rates and prevalence rates. The Bernoulli distribution is a special case of binomial distribution.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
probability distribution
Narrower Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • negative binomial distribution
  • beta-binomial distribution
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/255734
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