Expected value of random variable which is the number of drawns required











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An urn has n balls and we take balls from it with replacement until each ball has been drawn at least one. X denotes the number of draws required. What is the expected value and variance of X?
I think X is at least n, is it true? And how should I find the expected value of it?










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I think X is at least n, is it true? And how should I find the expected value of it?







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This is known as the coupon collector problem,
– lulu
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This is known as the coupon collector problem,
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Thank you so much
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