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binomial

binomial

3 7.1
Relating to two parts, for example in math and in species names
  • adjective
  • /baɪˈnoʊmiəl/
  • Specialized
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  • Given a constant ratio, the binomial probability will increase as the number of trials decreases.
  • binomial distribution
  • binomial regression
  • binomial model

And in our next video, we're going to look at the binomial tree approach.

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Examples

  • So recall the formula for the mean or expected value of the binomial is NP.

  • And in our next video, we're going to look at the binomial tree approach.

  • And I look at how can I write this as a binomial square?

  • So let's talk about features of a binomial experiment.

  • Especially if machine grading is employed, the binomial option should be chosen.

    Academic text (1994)
  • The results of independent trials with dichotomous outcomes can be modeled with a binomial distribution.

    Academic text (2006)
  • The first is ratification of core international human rights conventions, a straightforward binomial case of ratification or not.

    Academic text (2009)
  • Although this approach uses modern computing to sample from binomial distributions, it assumes a normal distribution for the confidence intervals.

    Academic text (2010)
  • Pre-test values and post-test values were simulated from a binomial distribution.

    Academic text (2010)
  • In mathematics, a binomial expression consists of two terms, such as x + y.

Synonyms

binominal
vsbinomial
  • Specialized
9.9

A name with two parts, usually genus then species for living things

covers two-term cases beyond taxonomy including mathematical use

Compounds

binomial theorem
  • Specialized
1 8.4

A formula in algebra for expanding expressions like (a+b)^n into a sum of terms

binomial distribution
  • Specialized
7.5

The chance of a number of successes in a fixed number of tries each with the same chance

Surface Forms

binomial positive

Morphology

binomial = bi + nom + ial

Formed from the prefix 'bi-' (two) + combining form 'nom' (name/term) + suffix '-ial' (relating to), so the meaning 'relating to two terms/names' is directly inferable in contexts like mathematics or biological naming.

Etymology

Binomial comes from bi- 'two' and nomen 'name'. Think of a bicycle with two wheels: binomial describes something with two parts or two names, so in math or biology it means 'relating to or consisting of two terms or names'.