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Originally Posted by chris
it states a more general form that covers the expected value of bounded random variables. Is this one of the more general forms that you mentioned?
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Correct. You can also look up Chebyshev inequality and Chernoff bounds.
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Could the basic form of Hoeffding be used for (2) where the event is described as flipping a head on a single coin toss?
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Yes, although this case may not be of particular interest.