A Forgotten Discrete Distribution? Reviving the Negative Hypergeometric Model

摘要

Our goal is to provide a much needed reminder that the negative hypergeometric distribution is unnecessarily omitted from discussion in probability and statistics courses. By considering the binomial, hypergeometric, negative binomial, and negative hypergeometric distributions collectively rather than in disjoint fashion, students can better understand the applicability of each model. From a pedagogical point of view, we propose that the relationships between these models are best understood by considering them together rather than singly.