Math Problem Statement
Compute the mean and variance of the number of heads that appear in 3 flips of a fair coin.
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Probability Theory
Random Variables
Bernoulli Trials
Binomial Distribution
Formulas
E(X) = n * p
Var(X) = n * p * (1 - p)
Theorems
Law of Expectation
Variance of Independent Random Variables
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12
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