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Title: Let x determine a random​ variable, and use your knowledge of probability to prepare a probability .
Post by: Catracho on Nov 21, 2018
Let x determine a random​ variable, and use your knowledge of probability to prepare a probability distribution.

A family has three children and the number of boys is recorded. (Assume an equal chance of a boy or girl for each birth.)


Title: Re: Let x determine a random​ variable, and use your knowledge of probability to prepare a ...
Post by: bio_man on Nov 21, 2018
The probability of having 0 boys is: 1/2 * 1/2 * 1/2 = 1/8 in the first block

The probability of having 1 boys (and 2 girls) is: [see attachment 1]

The probability of having 2 boys (and 1 girl) is: [see attachment 2]

The probability of having 3 boys is: 1/2 * 1/2 * 1/2 = 1/8 already filled in


Title: Re: Let x determine a random​ variable, and use your knowledge of probability to prepare a ...
Post by: Rshropshire07 on Mar 24, 2019
thank you for your help


Title: Re: Let x determine a random​ variable, and use your knowledge of probability to prepare a ...
Post by: bio_man on Mar 24, 2019
thank you for your help

Welcome :) If you have a question of your own, feel free to post it


Title: Re: Let x determine a random​ variable, and use your knowledge of probability to prepare a ...
Post by: cabaillargeon on Apr 23, 2019
Thanks so much for your help.