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The problem deals with flipping a coin three times and analyzing the outcomes. The results (combinations of heads (S) and tails (C)) are listed as follows:

- SCS
- SSS
- CCC
- SCC
- CSS
- CSC
- SSC

There are three events (or *sucesos*) to verify against these outcomes, and for each event, we need to check which results match the criteria, then calculate the probability.

Let's break this down for each event:

### 1. **Alternating heads and tails (with any starting point)**
   - This refers to sequences that alternate between heads (S) and tails (C) in some form, either starting with S or C.
   - Valid outcomes: SCS, CSC.

### 2. **The first two flips are not heads**
   - This means the first two flips are either tails or one tail and one head in any combination, but cannot be both heads.
   - Valid outcomes: SCC, CCC, CSC, CSS.

### 3. **More heads than tails**
   - This means there are more heads (S) than tails (C) in the sequence.
   - Valid outcomes: SSS, SSC, SCS.

### Calculating Probability
Since there are 8 possible outcomes (each equally likely), the probability of each event is calculated by dividing the number of valid outcomes for that event by 8.

Now, let's summarize:
1. **Alternating heads and tails**: 2 valid outcomes out of 8 → Probability = \( \frac{2}{8} = 0.25 \)
2. **First two flips not heads**: 4 valid outcomes out of 8 → Probability = \( \frac{4}{8} = 0.5 \)
3. **More heads than tails**: 3 valid outcomes out of 8 → Probability = \( \frac{3}{8} = 0.375 \)

Would you like to go over more details or ask questions about any part?

Here are five related questions to expand your understanding:
1. How would the probabilities change if the coin was biased?
2. What if the experiment involved four flips instead of three?
3. How would you define an event that requires exactly two heads?
4. What is the probability of getting all tails in this scenario?
5. Can we calculate conditional probabilities based on these results?

**Tip**: Probabilities in simple coin tosses are calculated as the number of favorable outcomes divided by the total number of possible outcomes.

Una moneda es lanzada tres veces. Un resultado es representado por una cadena del tipo CSS (esto significa una cara en el primer lanzamiento, seguido de dos sellos). Los 8 resultados están enumerados en la tabla de abajo. Comprobar los resultados contenidos en cada uno de los tres sucesos en la tabla. Después incorporar la probabilidad del suceso en la última columna.

Learn how to calculate the probabilities of various events in a three-coin flip scenario. This problem involves checking specific patterns like alternating heads and tails, ensuring the first two flips are not heads, and counting sequences with more heads than tails. Suitable for Grades 7-10.

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