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Definition

The binomPDF (binomial probability density function) calculates the probability mass function for a specific number of successes in a fixed number of independent Bernoulli trials.

Analogy

Imagine throwing darts at a target. The binomPDF tells you the likelihood that you hit exactly on the bullseye, not just anywhere on the target.

Related terms

Binomial Distribution: A probability distribution that models the number of successes in a fixed number of independent Bernoulli trials.

Success Probability: The probability of success in each individual trial.

Number of Trials: The fixed number of independent Bernoulli trials conducted.

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