Abstract
Tables are given for the function 1 – (1 – p) N , the probability of at least one success in N independent trials, each with probability of success p, for p = .01(.01).99, N = 1(1)15; and p = .02(.02).38, N = 16(2)104. Several examples of the use of this function are discussed briefly.
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