what would be the most appropriate probability distribution for each of the following random variables, justify you answers. 1. Whether a tumor is benign or malignant. 2. Number of people with a malignant tumor out of 10 patients with tumor. 3. Size of tumors.

what would be the most appropriate probability distribution for each of the following random variables, justify you answers. 1. Whether a tumor is benign or malignant. 2. Number of people with a malignant tumor out of 10 patients with tumor. 3. Size of tumors.

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1. Whether a tumor is benign or malignant.

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3. Size of tumors.

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