Lecture 12 Blog, ECE302 Spring 2013, Prof. Boutin
Monday February 4, 2013 (Week 4) - See Course Outline.
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In Lecture 12, we defined the expectation of a discrete random variable and computed various examples. A formula for computing the expectation of a function of a random variable was also given. Along the way, we encountered the geometric series. Those who do not remember this series can consult the following Rhea pages to refresh their memory: Some Rhea pages about the geometric series. You may also want to bookmark this page containing a list of the most important power series: Table of Power Series Formulas (from Rhea's Collective Table of Formulas).
Action items for students (to be completed before next Monday's lecture)
- Read Sections 3.2 and 3.3 in the textbook.
- Solve the following problems in the textbook (You will hand your solutions in as part of the fourth homework assignment)
- 3.11,3.13,3.17,3.19,3.20,3.31,3.34.
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