AP Statisticseasymcq1 pt
For a geometric random variable with p = 0.2, the mean number of trials to the first success is
A.5
B.0.2
C.4
D.10
Explanation
Core Concept
The mean is 1 divided by p: 1/0.2.
Correct Answer
A5
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