Probability of exactly r successes in n independent trials with success probability p.
Quality control — P(k defectives in sample of n).
Medicine — P(k patients respond to treatment).
Genetics — P(k offspring with trait).
Polling — P(k people support candidate in sample).
Sports — P(k hits in n at-bats).
Insurance — P(k claims in n policies).
Manufacturing — P(k machines failing in plant).
Epidemiology — P(k infections in population).
Finance — P(k profitable trades in series).
Education — P(k students passing exam).
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