Formulate a dataset using the frequency distribution table ofthe random experiment for the number of boys in a committee of 3 people selected at random from 4 boys and 3 girls. Random variable or dataset indicates the number of boys. What is the expected or average number of boys that can be selected in part a)? Verify this answer using a frequency histogram.

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Section8.7: Probability
Problem 58E: What is meant by the sample space of an experiment?
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  1. Formulate a dataset using the frequency distribution table ofthe random experiment for the number of boys in a committee of 3 people selected at random from 4 boys and 3 girls. Random variable or dataset indicates the number of boys.
  2. What is the expected or average number of boys that can be selected in part a)? Verify this answer using a frequency histogram.
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