Problem: To solve this problem...
I have just flipped a coin and it has come up "heads" 8 times in a row! Amazing! What is the probability that it will come up heads a 9th time?

See the probability notes. The 8 flips that came up heads are in the past and do not affect future probabilities.
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Your answer may be in any of the following forms:
  • Integer (positive,negative,zero)
  • Decimal (must be accurate to 4 places)
  • Fraction (e.g., '3/4')
  • Mixed number (e.g., '4 3/4')
  • Scientific notation (e.g., '1.2e-02')
  • Single words, correctly spelled (e.g.,'isosceles')