Practicing Success
If the probability distribution table for no, of "Heads'' in three throws of coin is
Then Var (X) is: |
3/4 3/8 3/16 3/32 |
3/4 |
$Var(X)=∑P_ix_i^2-(∑P_ix_i)^2 = 3-(\frac {3}{2})^2=\frac{3}{1}-\frac {9}{4}=\frac {12-9}{4}=\frac{3}{4}$ |