Understanding Coin Toss Probabilities

The Scenario

If Dr. Johnson flips a coin and achieves “heads” four consecutive times, one may wonder about the likelihood of him landing on “heads” again on the fifth toss.

The Odds Explained

In this case, Dr. Johnson can either get “heads” or “tails,” with both outcomes having an equal probability. Therefore, the odds of him getting “heads” on his fifth flip remain at 50%.