Show the probability distribution function of the number of heads when three fair coins are toss

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Key Concepts

Binomial Distribution

The binomial distribution is a discrete probability distribution that models the number of successes in a fixed number of independent Bernoulli trials, each with the same probability of success. This concept is relevant when dealing with fair coin tosses since each coin toss can be viewed as a Bernoulli trial with two outcomes, success (heads) and failure (tails).

Random Variable

A random variable is a function that assigns numerical values to outcomes of a random process, such as the number of heads observed when coins are tossed. It is a fundamental concept in probability theory and statistics, allowing us to model and analyze the outcomes of experiments in a quantitative way.

Probability Distribution Function

The probability distribution function (PDF) of a random variable describes how probabilities are assigned to each possible value the variable can take. In the context of discrete random variables, it lists each value along with the probability that the variable equals that value, ensuring that the sum of these probabilities is one.

Independence of Trials

Independence of trials means that the outcome of any one trial (in this case, a coin toss) has no influence on the outcome of another. This property is crucial when modeling experiments with the binomial distribution, as it guarantees that the probability of success remains constant across trials.

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