In a binomial distribution consisting of 5 independent trials, probabilities of 1 and 2 successes are found to be 0.4096 and 0.2048 respectively. Find the parameter 'p' of the distribution.

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Chapter13: Probability And Calculus
Section13.2: Expected Value And Variance Of Continuous Random Variables
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In a binomial distribution consisting of 5 independent trials,
probabilities of 1 and 2 successes are found to be 0.4096 and 0.2048
respectively. Find the parameter 'p' of the distribution.
Transcribed Image Text:In a binomial distribution consisting of 5 independent trials, probabilities of 1 and 2 successes are found to be 0.4096 and 0.2048 respectively. Find the parameter 'p' of the distribution.
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