Question

During his 2009 MVP season for the St. Louis Cardinals, Albert Pujols batted 0.327, meaning that his probability of getting a hit in any at bat was 0.327.

In a 2009 game, during which he came to bat 4 times, Albert Pujols could expect to get at least 1 hit. That is, E(X) > 1.

True or False.

Answer 1

During his 2009 MVP season for the St. Louis Cardinals, Albert Pujols batted 0.327, meaning that his probability of getting a hit in any at bat was 0.327.In a 2009 game, during which he came to bat 4 times, Albert Pujols could expect to get at least 1 hit. That is, E(X) > 1.

This is true.