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Binomial Coefficient

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`(n/S) = "Binomial Coefficient"`
`(n)"Total number of trials."`
`(S)"Total number of successes in the trials."`
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Statistics

The Binomial Coefficient calculator return the correct binomial coefficient for set number of successes (S) in a set number of trials (n).

INSTRUCTIONS: Enter the following:

  • (S)  Enter the number of successful event.
  • (n)  Enter the total number of trials.

Binomial Coefficient:The calculator returns the binomial coefficient.   This function is a prominent feature with other statistical functions in the College Level Statistics Calculator (Stat Calc).

Note: The algorithm currently only supports up to twenty trials.

The Math

The Binomial Coefficients are based on Pascal's Triangle (See Table Below).

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References

  •  Naiman, Arnold, Robert Rosenfeld, and Gene Zirkel. "Common Statistical Measures."Understanding Statistics. 2nd ed. N.p.: n.p., 1977. 65. Print.