Binomial distribution

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A discrete probability distribution useful to describe attributes data.

Bayes success-run theorem
A useful method, based on the binomial distribution, that can be used to determine an appropriate risk-based sample size for process validations. The Bayes success-run theorem is as follows: R = (1 − C)(1/n), whereR = reliability (or probability of success), C = confidence level, and n is the sample size.

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