Assume that the coins are fair. If a sample point is the result of n t

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2021-11-22

Assume that the coins are fair. If a sample point is the result of n tosses, assign a probability of (12)n to that sample point. Verify that the probability of the whole sample space is 1. Calculate the probability that the second toss results in heads.

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Florence Pittman

Florence Pittman

Beginner2021-11-23Added 15 answers

Step 1
(b) Given that the coin is fair
Therefore, the probability of head and tail for the coin is same which is 12.
The sample space for the a coin tossed is:
OutcomeheadtailsProbability1212
Determine the probability of whole sample space.
P=12+12
=1
Therefore, it is verified that the probability of whole sample space is 1.
Step 2
Determine the probability of head.
p=favourable outcomeTotal outcome
Substitute the respective values.
p=12
Therefore, the probability of heads is 12.

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