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3.8.2 Let Z=0X be the total family size in a branching process whose offspring distribution has a mean μ=E[] < 1. Assuming that Xo = 1, show that E[Z] = 1/(1-u).

3.8.2 Let Z=0X be the total family size in a branching process whose offspring distribution has a mean μ=E[] < 1. Assuming that Xo = 1, show that E[Z] = 1/(1-u).

A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)
A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)
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ISBN:9780134753119
Author:Sheldon Ross
Publisher:Sheldon Ross
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3.8.2 Let Z=0X be the total family size in a branching process whose offspring distribution has a mean μ=E[] < 1. Assuming that Xo = 1, show that E[Z] = 1/(1 - μ). ==
Transcribed Image Text:3.8.2 Let Z=0X be the total family size in a branching process whose offspring distribution has a mean μ=E[] < 1. Assuming that Xo = 1, show that E[Z] = 1/(1 - μ). ==
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