Extra credit opportunity #3

Due: Friday, Dec. 12

Instructions:

  1. In a new email, type "EC 3" in the subject line.
  2. In the text of the email, answer the question below.
  3. Make sure your name appears somewhere in the email.
  4. Send the email to dhunter@stat.psu.edu by the due date above.
You will receive one extra credit point for extra credit opportunity #3 if I receive the correct answer by the due date.

Question:

What is the probability that we will have a quiz on any given day? Explain your answer in a convincing way. I will be the sole judge of what is "convincing". Therefore, if you want to try this extra credit, I recommend that you do it as soon as possible -- this will allow you a chance to try again if I reject your explanation.


dhunter@stat.psu.edu