An Interesting Application of the Binomial Distribution.

Newell, G. J.; MacFarlane, J. D.

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Publication Date: 1984

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An Interesting Application of the Binomial Distribution.

Newell, G. J.; MacFarlane, J. D.

Australian Mathematics Teacher, v40 n1 p11-13 Mar 1984

Presents an application of the binomial distribution in which the distribution is used to detect differences between the sensory properties of food products. Included is a BASIC computer program listing used to generate triangle and duo-trio test results. (JN)

Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Software, Food, Higher Education, Mathematical Applications, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Probability, Sensory Experience

Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Numerical/Quantitative Data; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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