Wolf Jung: Binomial, software for the binomial probability distribution

Software Binomial

Wolf Jung jung@mndynamics.com • Deutsch

Gesamtschule Aachen-Brand, Rombachstrasse 99, 52078 Aachen, Germany.

Binomial: software for the binomial probability distribution

Binomial is a program for illustrating the binomial probability distribution and its approximation by a Gaussian, and for calculations related to testing of hypotheses. It is available on Linux, Unix, Windows, and Mac with a graphical user interface based on the c++ toolkit Qt of Nokia's Qt Development Frameworks. Features include:

Draw a diagram for the binomial probability distribution or the cumulative distribution. Compute both distributions for a given number k of successes. Change the sample size n and probability p of success. Save the diagram as *.png.
Illustrate σ-neighborhoods by lines (gray) and by displaying k and z. Rescale the diagram such that its convergence is apparent as n → ∞. Draw the corresponding curve of the Gaussian normal distribution (blue).
Compute confidence intervals or intervals of rejection for a given level of significance α.
Exercise sheets with explanations and exercises are integrated into the program, at present only for the German version. They are reproduced here.

The latest release is Binomial 2.1 of February 1, 2010. The source code is available under the GNU General Public License. Compile it yourself on Linux, Windows, or Mac after installing Qt 4.x. For your convenience, a Windows executable is included as well.
Download (5.0 MB).

Integrated explanations and exercise sheets are reproduced on the German page.

Last modified: July 2010. Disclaimer: I am not responsible for linked sites by other people.

Software Binomial

Wolf Jung jung@mndynamics.com	• Deutsch
Gesamtschule Aachen-Brand, Rombachstrasse 99, 52078 Aachen, Germany.