Let Y1, Y2, Y3 be independent binomial random variables with probability of success, p=0.4, and number of trials, n=8. Using the method of moment-generating functions find the probability distribution of U=Y,,Y2,Y3.

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Let Y1, Y2, Y3 be independent binomial random variables with probability of success, p=0.4, and number of trials, n=8.
Using the method of moment-generating functions find the probability distribution of U=Y,, Y2, Y3.
Compute the mean and variance of U.
Transcribed Image Text:Let Y1, Y2, Y3 be independent binomial random variables with probability of success, p=0.4, and number of trials, n=8. Using the method of moment-generating functions find the probability distribution of U=Y,, Y2, Y3. Compute the mean and variance of U.
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