A Galton-Watson process starts with one individual. The random number of offspring (Y) of this individual has

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A Galton-Watson process starts with one individual. The random number of offspring \(Y\) of this individual has the \(z\)-transform

\[M(z)=e^{1.5(z-1)}\]

(1) What is the underlying probability distribution of \(Y\) ?

(2) Determine the corresponding probability of extinction.

(3) Let \(T\) be the random time to extinction. Determine the probability \(P(T=3)\) by applying formula (8.60).

Data from 8.60

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