The first step is to ensure that the given distribution actually is a valid probability distribution. As mentioned earlier, ...

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Given N ten sided dice, and a target number k, what is the probability of acheiving at least n successes if:<BR><BR>a) A die is counted a success if the number rolled on it is greater to or equal to ...

The weak convergence of empirical distribution functions subject to random perturbations and scale factors to a Gaussian process is established. This result is used to study the efficiencies of tests ...