]> The Problem of Points Experiment

The Problem of Points Experiment

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Description

The problem of points experiment is a random experiment that consists of tossing coins, each with probability of heads p , until either n heads occur or m tails occur. The event that n heads occur before m tails is indicated by the random variable I . On each update, the results of the coin tosses are shown in the coin box. On each update, the number of heads, the number of tails, and the value of I are displayed in the record table. The probability density function of I is shown in blue in the distribution graph and is recorded in the distribution table. On each update, the empirical probability density function of I is shown in red in the distribution graph and is recorded in the distribution table. The parameters n , m , and p can be varied with scroll bars.