What is a Bernoulli distribution?

Updated May 17, 2026

Short answer

Bernoulli distribution models a single binary trial with success probability p.

Deep explanation

It has two outcomes: 1 (success) with probability p and 0 (failure) with probability 1-p. It is the simplest discrete distribution and forms the basis of binomial distribution.

Real-world example

Click or no-click in online ads.

Common mistakes

  • Confusing Bernoulli with binomial distribution.

Follow-up questions

  • What is Bernoulli trial?
  • How is binomial related?

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