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Old 11-11-2005, 10:03 AM
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Default Re: Probability of winning 9 straight coinflips

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Drew Da Donk,

Are you sure??? I always assumed that if there was a chance in a 100 to win (or loose) I could be the one! lol [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

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I must re evaluate your statement, as the negative impact of the variance of the negative axis recordulates the inverse, you get your answer.... think about it
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Old 11-11-2005, 10:11 AM
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Default Re: Probability of winning 9 straight coinflips

Drew Da Donk,

Thanks for your clarification. You must be right [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

The point I was trying to make is, that often, people will say there is only 1 chance in a million... therefore it must be rigged [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] And I know that is wrong.

Anyway, enough wine and calvados for the night... time to call it a day...

Sorry for the uncalled for comment, and keep on enjoying [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
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Old 11-11-2005, 02:19 PM
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Default Re: Probability of winning 9 straight coinflips

It's also possible the OP meant he was a 55-45 favorite on each hand. In that case, it was just 1/217 or so that this would happen. [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
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