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Decide whether the experiment is a binomial experiment. If it is not, explain why. Selecting five cards, one at a time without replacement, from a standard deck of cards. The random variable is the number of red cards obtained.
To determine if the given experiment is a binomial experiment, we need to check if it meets all the criteria of a binomial experiment. A binomial experiment has the following characteristics:
1. The experiment consists of a fixed number of independent trials: In this case, we are selecting five cards one at a time without replacement. Each card selection is independent of the others since the deck is shuffled after each draw.
2. Each trial has only two possible outcomes: In this experiment, the possible outcomes are getting a red card or not getting a red card.
3. The probability of success is the same for each trial: Since we are selecting without replacement, the probability of getting a red card changes with each draw. It is not constant throughout the experiment.
4. The trials are independent of each other: While the first draw may influence the probability of getting a red card on subsequent draws, the trials are still considered independent since each draw is performed without replacement.
Based on these criteria, we can conclude that the given experiment is not a binomial experiment. The probability of getting a red card changes with each draw, violating the third criterion.