5. Show the binomial distribution's probability mass function ,f(x) = () pª (1 – p)"-", sums to 1 over the support/domain x=0,1,2,...,n where 0

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5. Show the binomial distribution's probability mass function ,f(x) = ( )p
° (1 – p)"-,
sums to 1 over the support/domain x=0,1,2,...
,n where 0 < p < 1 and n is a positive integer.
Hint: Remember the binomial theorem.
Transcribed Image Text:5. Show the binomial distribution's probability mass function ,f(x) = ( )p ° (1 – p)"-, sums to 1 over the support/domain x=0,1,2,... ,n where 0 < p < 1 and n is a positive integer. Hint: Remember the binomial theorem.
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