
Newest 'geometric-distribution' Questions - Mathematics Stack …
For all questions that involve the geometric distribution in the context of probability, that is, the law of a random variable whose outcome is the number of attempts we need before a first success …
statistics - What are differences between Geometric, Logarithmic …
Aug 3, 2020 · Now lets do it using the geometric method that is repeated multiplication, in this case we start with x goes from 0 to 5 and our sequence goes like this: 1, 2, 2•2=4, 2•2•2=8, …
Proof of geometric series formula - Mathematics Stack Exchange
Sep 20, 2021 · Proof of geometric series formula Ask Question Asked 4 years, 4 months ago Modified 4 years, 4 months ago
terminology - Is it more accurate to use the term Geometric …
For example, there is a Geometric Progression but no Exponential Progression article on Wikipedia, so perhaps the term Geometric is a bit more accurate, mathematically speaking? …
geometry - Using geometric constructions to solve algebraic …
Dec 10, 2025 · None of the existing answers mention hard limitations of geometric constructions. Compass-and-straightedge constructions can only construct lengths that can be obtained from …
Geometric Interpretation of the Jacobian Matrix and Its Eigenvectors
Sep 4, 2024 · Geometric interpretation of eigenvectors of the Jacobian matrix: What is the geometric interpretation of the eigenvectors of the Jacobian matrix at a point? How do they …
Why are there two formulas for the sum of a geometric series and …
Sep 1, 2025 · Why are there two formulas for the sum of a geometric series and which one do I use? Ask Question Asked 10 years, 9 months ago Modified 5 months ago
Does geometric realization commute with finite limits?
Apr 30, 2024 · Does geometric realization commute with finite limits? Ask Question Asked 1 year, 9 months ago Modified 1 year, 9 months ago
Geometric mean with negative numbers - Mathematics Stack …
Apr 3, 2022 · The geometric mean is a useful concept when dealing with positive data. But for negative data, it stops being useful. Even in the cases where it is defined (in the real …
statistics - Proof variance of Geometric Distribution - Mathematics ...
May 26, 2015 · I'm not familiar with the equation input method, so I handwrite the proof. I'm using the variant of geometric distribution the same as @ndrizza. Therefore E [X]=1/p in this case. …