Using JMP to compute probabilities for a Binomial random variable.
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Start JMP and create a New Data Table with two columns. The first column
should be named, x, and the second column named, P(x).
Enter the values 0, 1, 2, …, n in the column named x.
Highlight the column named P(x) and go to Cols + Formula. This will open up a
dialog window where you can enter the Binomial probability formula.
Click on Probability + Binomial Probability this will enter the following formula
in the formula dialog window.
Binomial Probability (p, n, k)
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Click on p and enter the value for the probability of success.
Click on n and enter the number of independent trials.
Click on k and double click on x under Table Columns in the upper left of the
dialog window.
Click on OK.
Example:
n = 3, p = 0.4, x = 0, 1, 2, 3