Mathematical Expectation Archives - The Nature of Mathematics

Homework Hints 13-2

May 23, 2024July 20, 2015 by elaine

Problems 1-6
There are many problems throughout the text labeled IN YOUR OWN WORDS. These true and false questions are designed to test your basic understanding of the material of this section. Just relax; do not be afraid to give … See the whole entry

Section 13.2: Mathematical Expectation

September 25, 2015July 20, 2015 by elaine

13.2 Outline

Expected value
1. expected value (expectation)
2. fair game
3. mathematical expectation
Expectation with a cost of playing
1. definition
2. roulette wheel and board

13.2 Essential Ideas

If an event E has several possible outcomes with probabilities p₁, p… See the whole entry