Statistics 101 lecture outline: Examples / homework

Statistics 101: Examples and problems

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examples
- page 87 number 3.13
- Are born between Jan 1 and April 30th or do you prefer chickens to members of the opposite sex?
  Figure out how many are true to "The Pink Flamingo"
- Roll three dice. Consider following three games
  - Win $1 if at least one 6. Is this a fair game?
  - Pay $1. Win $1 if one 6, $2 if two 6s and $3 if three 6s.
  - Pay $1. Win $2 if one 6, $3 if two 6s and $4 if three 6s.
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