Assignment 3 Fall 1999

Probability and Expected Values

Reading: Mirer Chptr. 8, pg. 297-9, Beals Chptr. 2, 3,4, 5

Problems: Where applicable, identify the probability ''rule'' you are using
and the relationship between the ''rule'' and the variables. Mirer 8.3, 8.12,
Beals 2.3, 2.5, 3.3, 4.3, 4.5, 5.1, 5.9, 5.10

For an additional resource on probability, see Prof. Grinstead's book
Introduction to Probabilty. http://www.dartmouth.edu/~chance/teaching_aids/probability_book/chapters1-12.pdf

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