Deliverable 2: Binomial Distribution Analysis Competency

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Deliverable 2 - Binomial Distribution Analysis Competency This competency will allow you to demonstrate your ability and skill in applying counting principles and analyzing binomial distributions. Instructions You have just been hired by G&B consulting and given your first assignment. A local independently wealthy citizen who happens to enjoy both gambling and baseball, but not math, has asked you to help him determine the likelihood of some different outcomes for the upcoming season. What to Submit To complete this assignment, you must first download the word document . Your step-by-step breakdown of the problems, including explanations, should be present within the word document provided.

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The task involves applying binomial distribution principles to calculate probabilities related to a baseball team's performance over a season. This analysis requires understanding the statistical concepts behind binomial distributions, performing step-by-step calculations, and critically evaluating the assumptions involved in modeling such real-world situations.

Understanding the probability of the baseball team winning a game is foundational to predicting their season outcome. Based on historical data indicating an average of 95 wins over the past three seasons and considering a standard 162-game schedule, the first step is estimating the probability of the team winning any individual game. This estimation uses the ratio of average wins to total games, assuming the past performance reflects the upcoming season.\n

Calculating this probability involves dividing the average number of wins (95) by the total number of games (162). This yields a probability value, which can be used in further binomial probability calculations for specific scenarios, such as winning exactly 100 games, at least 100 games, or fewer than 100 games.

1. Estimating the probability of winning any single game: Given an average of 95 wins out of 162 games, the probability (p) that the team wins any particular game can be approximated as:

p = 95 / 162 ≈ 0.586

This probability is fundamental for subsequent calculations, assuming each game's outcome is independent and the probability remains constant throughout the season.

2. Probability of winning exactly 100 games: This scenario involves the binomial probability formula, where the probability of exactly k successes (wins) in n independent Bernoulli trials (games), each with success probability p, is given by:

P(X = k) = C(n, k) p^k (1-p)^(n-k)

Using this formula, with n = 162, k = 100, and p ≈ 0.586, the calculation proceeds by computing the binomial coefficient C(162, 100), then raising p and (1-p) to the appropriate powers, and multiplying these values together. Modern calculators or software like Excel can facilitate this calculation, employing built-in binomial functions.

3. Probability of winning at least 100 games: This involves summing the probabilities for all outcomes from 100 to 162 wins, expressed as:

P(X ≥ 100) = ∑_{k=100}^{162} C(162, k) p^k (1-p)^{162 - k}

This summation can be computationally intensive; thus, it's often easier to use software that can evaluate the cumulative distribution function (CDF). The complement rule states:

P(X ≥ 100) = 1 - P(X ≤ 99)

by calculating the cumulative probability up to 99 wins.

4. Probability of winning fewer than 100 games: Using the complement rule, this probability is:

P(X

which can be obtained directly from binomial CDF calculations.

5. Comparing results with a colleague's finding: Suppose the colleague's probability for winning fewer than 100 games is 80.96%. If calculations based on the binomial distribution yield a different value, the discrepancy may originate from rounding errors, different assumptions about the probability p, or computational mistakes in calculations of the binomial probabilities or cumulative sums.

6. Assumptions and potential inaccuracies: Applying a binomial distribution requires assumptions such as the independence of each game's outcome, a constant probability p across all games, and no influence from external factors. Real-world factors, like injuries, schedule difficulty, or team morale, may violate these assumptions, making the binomial model less accurate. Furthermore, using a fixed p derived from past averages assumes stability in team performance, which might not hold due to fluctuations in team dynamics or strength over time.

In conclusion, the analysis of a baseball team's season using binomial distribution offers valuable insights into probabilities of specific outcomes. However, the accuracy of such models hinges on the validity of underlying assumptions and precise calculations. Critical evaluation of these assumptions is essential to support decision-making, especially in contexts like sports betting where risk assessments are paramount.

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