A simple random walk starts at the origin, and the proba- bility to go right at each step is p = 1/2. a. What is the probability that the walk is at the origin after 7 steps? Ex- plain the reasons. b. What is the probability that the walk is at the origin after 8 steps? Explain the reasons and write down the probability formula.

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A simple random walk starts at the origin, and the proba-
bility to go right at each step is p = 1/2.
a. What is the probability that the walk is at the origin after 7 steps? Ex-
plain the reasons.
b. What is the probability that the walk is at the origin after 8 steps?
Explain the reasons and write down the probability formula.
Transcribed Image Text:A simple random walk starts at the origin, and the proba- bility to go right at each step is p = 1/2. a. What is the probability that the walk is at the origin after 7 steps? Ex- plain the reasons. b. What is the probability that the walk is at the origin after 8 steps? Explain the reasons and write down the probability formula.
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