Intro Stats
Intro Stats
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ISBN: 9780321826275
Author: Richard D. De Veaux
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 12, Problem 9E

Sample spaces For each of the following, list the sample space and tell whether you think the events are equally likely:

  1. a) Toss 2 coins; record the order of heads and tails.
  2. b) A family has 3 children; record the number of boys.
  3. c) Flip a coin until you get a head or 3 consecutive tails; record each flip.
  4. d) Roll two dice; record the larger number (or simply the number in case of a tie).
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