What is the shape of a binomial distribution when the probabilities of success and failure are equal (p = q)?

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RANDOM VARIABLE AND PROBABILITY DISTRIBUTIONS

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4 Jun 2022
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When the probability of success (p) equals the probability of failure (q), the binomial distribution is perfectly symmetrical. If p is not equal to q, the distribution becomes skewed either to the right or left depending on which probability is larger.

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