how that the variance of a geometric random variable X; is given by V ar(X) = q/p^2 .

Calculus For The Life Sciences
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Author:GREENWELL, Raymond N., RITCHEY, Nathan P., Lial, Margaret L.
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Chapter13: Probability And Calculus
Section13.3: Special Probability Density Functions
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Show that the variance of a geometric random variable X; is given by V ar(X) = q/p^2 . 

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