Probability (57%)

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January 30th, 2013, 10:11 AM

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Probability (57%)

Hello-

I'd like to create a simple program(s) that return a yes or no or a one or zero with different probabilities (56%, 57% 58%). I have a TI 83 (the old one, not the +) and haven't used it in a while but remember the basics. Would love and help I can get.

Thank you!

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January 30th, 2013, 11:56 AM

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binomial distribution was close but no cigar

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I found a link for binomial distribution which was close
but it's not exactly what I want. If someone could let me know the terms for what I'm searching for (the calculator uses a term for "distribution" and I'm using terms like "probability")

Total newb. Any help is awesome. Thank you.

Last edited by Streets : January 30th, 2013 at 11:56 AM. Reason: typo

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January 30th, 2013, 12:03 PM

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Is it a poisson distribution?

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January 30th, 2013, 12:27 PM

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It's randBin(1,.57) for 57% "yes."

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February 20th, 2013, 12:44 PM

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Answer

For future users:

on the ti-83+, push MATH. scroll over to PRB.

Click randInt(

insert (1,100)

click enter and a random number will appear, 1-100.

everything from 1-57 is a yes (1). everything from 58-100 is a no (0).

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