Max Codewords in a 2 Error Correcting Binary Code - n

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The maximum number of codewords in a 2 error correcting binary code of length n is 2^n. This conclusion is drawn from the understanding that each codeword can be independently chosen from the binary alphabet {0,1}. The concept of "2 error correcting" does not impose additional restrictions on the number of valid codewords, as the basic combinatorial principle applies directly.

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Let C be a 2 error correcting code based on the binary alphabet {0,1}. suppose that the length of each codeword is n.. What is the max number of codewords that this code may have

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I'm having a real tough time understanding this concept. My guess from combinatorics is that there are 2^(n) valid codewords? There are no restrictions imposed by this problem as to what kind of codeing is used (i.e. Parity, repetition,etc) so this is my best guess.
 
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That's pretty trivial isn't it? Yes, exactly as you say, there are 2n codewords. The part about about "2 error correcting" (and I have no idea what that is) is not used.
 

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