Wolf Jung jung@mndynamics.com
Gesamtschule Aachen-Brand, Rombachstrasse 41, 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:
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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.
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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).
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Compute confidence intervals or intervals of rejection for a given level
of significance α.
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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: February 2010.
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