BUILT-IN MATHEMATICA SYMBOL

BernoulliDistribution

BernoulliDistribution[p]
represents a Bernoulli distribution with probability parameter p.

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BernoulliDistribution is also known as the coin toss distribution or Bernoulli trial.
BernoulliDistribution gives value with probability , and with probability . »
BernoulliDistribution can be used with such functions as Mean, CDF, and RandomVariate. »

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Basic Examples (4)Basic Examples (4)

Probability density function:

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Cumulative distribution function:

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Mean and variance:

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Median:

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Scope (7)Scope (7)

Applications (6)Applications (6)

Properties & Relations (4)Properties & Relations (4)

Possible Issues (2)Possible Issues (2)
Possible Issues (2)Possible Issues (2)

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BinomialDistribution NegativeBinomialDistribution GeometricDistribution

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