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Ch. 4 - Discrete Probability Distributions
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4장, 문제 4.3.1

In Exercises 1–4, find the indicated probability using the geometric distribution.
Find P(3) when p = 0.65

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Step 1: Recall the formula for the probability mass function (PMF) of a geometric distribution: P(X = k) = (1 - p)^(k - 1) * p, where k is the trial number, and p is the probability of success on a single trial.
Step 2: Identify the given values from the problem. Here, k = 3 (the third trial), and p = 0.65 (the probability of success).
Step 3: Substitute the given values into the formula. Replace k with 3 and p with 0.65 in the formula: P(3) = (1 - 0.65)^(3 - 1) * 0.65.
Step 4: Simplify the expression. First, calculate (1 - 0.65), which represents the probability of failure. Then raise this value to the power of (3 - 1), which is 2. Finally, multiply the result by 0.65.
Step 5: The result of the above calculation will give you the probability P(3). Ensure all calculations are performed accurately to find the final value.

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Geometric Distribution

The geometric distribution models the number of trials needed to achieve the first success in a series of independent Bernoulli trials. It is characterized by a single parameter, p, which represents the probability of success on each trial. The probability mass function is given by P(X = k) = (1 - p)^(k-1) * p, where k is the trial number on which the first success occurs.
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