The Binomial Distribution and Multinomial Distribution - From Fundamentals to Applications
Steve Brunton via YouTube
Overview
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Learn about the fundamental binomial distribution and its generalization to the multinomial distribution in this 17-minute educational video. Explore binomial coefficients and their role in calculating probabilities of success in multiple Bernoulli trials, such as coin flips. Discover how the binomial distribution serves as the foundation for both Normal and Poisson distributions. Follow along with mathematical proofs and practical examples that demonstrate these essential probability concepts. Master the mathematical framework behind calculating probabilities for multiple possible outcomes through clear explanations of the multinomial distribution formula and its derivation.
Syllabus
Intro
Binomial Coefficients
Defining the Multinomial Distribution
Proving the Formula
Outro
Taught by
Steve Brunton