Why negative binomial distribution is appropriate


Task:

Discuss the following:

For each example state whether or not the negative binomial distribution is appropriate, briefly explain why or why not.

1. Number of cars passing along a road until five red cars have passed.

2. Number of cars passing along a road until five commercial vehicles have passed.

3. Number of cars passing along a road until five have passed with at least one of the letters X, Y, Z in their number plate.

4. Number of cars passing along a road until 5 have passed containing only the driver.

5. Number of people who enter a shop until 5 men have entered.

6. Number of children entering a school until 5 enter with glasses have entered.

7. Number of tosses of a coin until 5 tails have appeared.

8. Number of cards dealt from a pack of 52 cards until there are 5 black cards.

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