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From: fiyk303
Date: Tue, 13 Oct 1992 14:32
Date: Tue, 13 Oct 1992 14:32
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In article <carlson.718902816@cwis>, carlson@cwis.unomaha.edu (Brian D. Carlson) writes: > Hello, > > I am looking for information concerning the nameing of a certain > paradox. It is called the Petersberg Paradox. Can anyone tell me why it > is called the Petersberg Paradox? > > The Petersberg Paradox goes something like this: > > The probability distribution of X is given by f(x) = (1/2)^x for > x = 1, 2, 3, ..., infinity. The expectation E(2^x) does not exist. > > in other words a players expectation is infinite if he/she is to > receive 2^x dollars when in a series of flips of a balanced coin, the > first head appears on the xth toss. > > If available sources would be appreciated. > > Thanks, > Brian D. Carlson > carlson@unomaha.edu >
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