Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9780471198260
Author: Mary L. Boas
Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
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Chapter 15.7, Problem 2P
For the values of n indicated in Problems 1 to 4:
(a) Write the probability density function
(b) Computer plot a graph of
(c) Use your graphs and other calculations if necessary to answer these questions: What is the probability of exactly 7 heads? Of at most 7 heads? [Hint: Consider
.] Of at least 7 heads? What is the most probable number of heads? The expected number of heads?
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