Topic Binomial and Poisson probability distribution Show development for the solution Find the expected number of boys in a family with five children. Suppose that male and female births have the same probability of occurring.

Topic Binomial and Poisson probability distribution Show development for the solution Find the expected number of boys in a family with five children. Suppose that male and female births have the same probability of occurring.

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