geometric distribution
/ˌdʒiːəˌmɛtrɪk dɪstrɪˈbjuːʃn/ /dʒɪəˌmɛtrɪk dɪstrɪˈbjuːʃn/Mathematics
noun
A frequency distribution giving the number of trials required to obtain a single successful outcome.
- The probability that n trials are required is p(1 − p)n − 1, where p is the probability that a trial is successful and 1 − p is the probability of failure..
Origin
1950s. From geometric + distribution. Compare German geometrische Verteilung.
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