In basketball, it is possible to score baskets worth one point, two points or three points.
The coach of a basketball team decides to study the success statistics of his players' shots. He observes that during training, when Victor attempts a three-point shot, he succeeds with a probability of 0.32. During a training session, Victor makes a series of 15 three-point shots. We assume that these shots are independent.
Let $N$ be the random variable giving the number of baskets scored. The results of the requested probabilities should be, if necessary, rounded to the nearest thousandth.
- We admit that the random variable $N$ follows a binomial distribution. Specify its parameters.
- Calculate the probability that Victor succeeds in exactly 4 baskets during this series.
- Determine the probability that Victor succeeds in at most 6 baskets during this series.
- Determine the expected value of the random variable $N$.
- Let $T$ be the random variable giving the number of points scored after this series of shots. a. Express $T$ as a function of $N$. b. Deduce the expected value of the random variable $T$. Give an interpretation of this value in the context of the exercise. c. Calculate $P ( 12 \leqslant T \leqslant 18 )$.