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Statistics and Probability Question Flip a coin three times. X random variable is defined as the number of head. Find the expected value of X.

College Algebra

7th Edition

ISBN:9781305115545

Author:James Stewart, Lothar Redlin, Saleem Watson

Publisher:James Stewart, Lothar Redlin, Saleem Watson

Chapter9: Counting And Probability

Section9.4: Expected Value

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