Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
The formula P(X = k) = C(n,k) × p^k × (1-p)^(n-k), where C(n,k) is the number of combinations, used to calculate the probability of exactly k successes in n trials.
AP course connection
Topic 4.10: 4.10 Introduction to the Binomial Distribution