Statistics - not my strong point

[StevieB]

As far as I can see it is correct

So you still think the following statement is true do you?

1 head and one tail in two throws = (law 3 ) 0.5 +0.5 = 1.0

If so then I am going to stop posting on this thread because I am clearly not having any effect.

Steve.

 

[Lincolnshirebodger]

As far as I can see it is correct

So you still think the following statement is true do you?
Steve.

No, i corrected the error in my post, try reading all the thread.............

 

[StevieB]

LB, if you mean this further response you posted

on average throws, two throws should produce one head and one tail (0.5 +0.5 - in theory). But i agree, you can also say that there 4 outcomes - HH TH HT TT, each one with a probability of 0.25.

Then you are still incorrect with the first part of the statement. It is not 0.5 + 0.5, rather it is 0.25 + 0.25. Two throws on average will produce the following:

H then a H 0.25
H then a T 0.25
T then a H 0.25
T then a T 0.25

H and a T in any order 0.25 + 0.25 = 0.5.

The first part of your statement is wrong, the second part is answering a different question and is correct.

Steve.

 

[Lincolnshirebodger]

LB, if you mean this further response you posted

on average throws, two throws should produce one head and one tail (0.5 +0.5 - in theory). But i agree, you can also say that there 4 outcomes - HH TH HT TT, each one with a probability of 0.25.

Then you are still incorrect with the first part of the statement. It is not 0.5 + 0.5, rather it is 0.25 + 0.25. Two throws on average will produce the following:

H then a H 0.25
H then a T 0.25
T then a H 0.25
T then a T 0.25

H and a T in any order 0.25 + 0.25 = 0.5.

The first part of your statement is wrong, the second part is answering a different question and is correct.

Steve.

no, my statement

But i agree, you can also say that there 4 outcomes - HH TH HT TT, each one with a probability of 0.25.

is exactly the same as your statement

H then a H 0.25
H then a T 0.25
T then a H 0.25
T then a T 0.25

 

[StevieB]

Sigh

The first part of your statement is wrong, the second part is answering a different question and is correct.

I am giving up now, this is becoming pointless and drifting away from Rogers original question.

Steve.

 

[Anonymous]

Thats amazing...how many people have rallyed around with their own mathematical equations. Its like a group of animals crowding around a injured one trying to protect it, amazing.

So am i a Troll???? Am i a newbie???? or am i one of you who is voicing an opinion about a few people who post topics on complete utter dribble (yes i know its wrong, but i think dribble sums this post up,and a few others) ????
So there you are, which one am i ????

I still stick to my original post, these people should get out more, get some real life friends, get a life. Do these people sit in front of their computers all day, thinking of dribble to write or hoping that they can find someone to talk to out in cyberworld? it looks like it judging by the times that they post topics and replies, very very sad.

So there you go, and yes, i'm never going to darken this forum again, not as long as this sad people live here..
I bet when these people walk into a pub it emptyies in seconds.

There should be a new forum competition every year, the person who posts the most complete utter rubbish.
Or introduce a new rule, only post if you have something interesting to say,not complete rubbish.

 

[TonyW]

Nothing of any value

 

[Digit]

So there you go, and yes, i'm never going to darken this forum again,

Made my day!

Roy.

 

[Anonymous]

Digit, digit.
I wondered how long before you made an appearance..

Another one of the few, mr been there,seen it, had it, done it.
Tell us, is there anything you have not done, seen, had, caught.

I bet that if i said that i've jumped off mount everest with a parachute, you would say that you did it without one!!

HOW LONG IS YOUR NOSE??

Maybe you should change you name to Billy bullsh*t.

 

[woodbloke]

Nothing of any value

...can someone (mod) please use that spray - Rob

 

[Chris Knight]

Gone - at least for the moment..

 

[Steve Maskery]

Thank you, Chris.
S

 

[woodbloke]

...and from me - Rob

 

[Digit]

And there was me believing what you said, silly me!
And your English is 'orrible!

Roy.[/quote]

 

[RogerS]

Thank you, Chris.

And many many thanks to the rest of you chaps for your support. Much appreciated.

Roger

 

[TrimTheKing]

Cheers Chris

What an utter @rse that thing was.

Cheers

Mark

 

[Digit]

Any radio hams here?
If so you'll know what I mean by 'fist'. Anyone recognise Drummer's 'fist'?
Or the tale of the prodigal son? Or about a bad penny?

Roy.

 

[Karl]

Nice one Chris.

That's two idiots (hawkeye and brummer) in the last few days. I really don't know what kick they get from it. :?

Still, I do like feeding Trolls...... :lol:

Cheers

Karl

 

[TrimTheKing]

Any radio hams here?
If so you'll know what I mean by 'fist'. Anyone recognise Drummer's 'fist'?
Or the tale of the prodigal son? Or about a bad penny?

Roy.

Not quite sure what you mean here Roy. 'Fist' being prose style, are you thinking it might be someone we know? Or that he may return?

Mark

 

[Digit]

are you thinking it might be someone we know?

Yep! If I'm correct he got the rocket about 9 months ago and took his attitude to another forum.
His 'style' is most reminiscent.

Roy.