Discrete distributions

The problem of points (binomial tails), Poisson’s law of rare events, and the geometric distribution.

Pascal and Fermat’s problem of points: dividing the stakes

Pascal and Fermat's problem of points: dividing the stakes

Poisson’s law of rare events: the binomial limit

Poisson's law of rare events: the binomial limit

The geometric distribution: waiting for the first success

The geometric distribution: waiting for the first success