Bernoulli Trials Homework Problem

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The discussion centers on the necessity of providing numerical answers in Bernoulli Trials homework problems rather than leaving answers in variable form (x and y). Participants emphasize that educators expect a definitive numerical result for verification. The conversation highlights the importance of completing the arithmetic evaluation to arrive at a single value, which is crucial for grading purposes. A resource link to a Bernoulli distribution guide is also shared for further clarification.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Bernoulli Trials and their applications
  • Basic knowledge of probability and statistics
  • Familiarity with arithmetic evaluation techniques
  • Ability to interpret mathematical expressions and convert them to numerical values
NEXT STEPS
  • Study the Bernoulli distribution in detail using the provided resource
  • Practice converting variable expressions into numerical answers in probability problems
  • Explore examples of common Bernoulli Trials and their expected outcomes
  • Learn about the significance of numerical answers in academic assessments
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Students studying probability and statistics, educators teaching Bernoulli Trials, and anyone seeking to improve their problem-solving skills in mathematical contexts.

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bernoulli trials homework problem
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Is this right?
 
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Your answers are not answers. Numerical answers are required. You can't give answers in terms of x and y, which are variables.
 
mjc123 said:
Your answers are not answers. Numerical answers are required. You can't give answers in terms of x and y, which are variables.
can you help explain more?
 
Sometimes problems want you work it all the way to a numerical answer, a single simple value for the teacher to check. Your answer reduces it to an expression where you could’ve done the arithmetic evaluation to get a numerical answer but stopped short of that goal.

it looks like you are free to select x and y at the start.
 
jedishrfu said:
Sometimes problems want you work it all the way to a numerical answer, a single simple value for the teacher to check. Your answer reduces it to an expression where you could’ve done the arithmetic evaluation to get a numerical answer but stopped short of that goal.
Could you hint me how to get the numerical answer?
 

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