Let the sequence Xn, n = 1, 2, 3, ..., be a Bernoulli process with parameter P(Xn = 1) = p for all n = 1. Let be the time when a value of 0 is first observed: U = min{n: Xn = 0} Then, the random variable is:

Question

Let the sequence Xn, n = 1, 2, 3, ..., be a Bernoulli process with parameter  P(Xn = 1) = p for all n >= 1. Let  be the time when a value of 0 is first observed: U = min{n: Xn = 0} Then, the random variable is:

A) Geometric with parameter 
 
B) Geometric with parameter 
 
C) None of the above

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Geometric with parameter 1-p

PsyDAG · Answer

It would help if you would proofread your work before you post it. A and B are identical.

Joseph · Answer

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