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Graduate Student Colloquium

On Streaks and Runs
Michael Bishop
Department of Mathematics, The University of Arizona
Wednesday, 14 October 2009
12:00 PM
Math 402

Though simple to understand, the probability of getting a run (or streak) of r consecutive heads in n coin tosses is difficult to calculate. In this talk, we will discuss methods for calculating probabilities and use those tools to calculate the probability of getting a run of r consecutive heads. Using this probability, I will introduce a baseball statistic to provide yet another metric to compare great hitters (as if baseball needed more statistics). Time permitting, we will discuss the asymptotics of this probability.

Bagels and refreshments will be served.
Event submitted 9 Oct 2009 by Michael A Bishop.