The following table provides a probability distribution for the random variable x. x f(x) 3 .25 6 .50 9 .25 Q-1Compute E(x), the expected value of x. Q-2Refer to the data and probabilities in question 5. Compute σ2, the variance of x. Q-3Refer to the data and probabilities in question 5. Compute σ, the standard deviation
The following table provides a probability distribution for the random variable x. x f(x) 3 .25 6 .50 9 .25 Q-1Compute E(x), the expected value of x. Q-2Refer to the data and probabilities in question 5. Compute σ2, the variance of x. Q-3Refer to the data and probabilities in question 5. Compute σ, the standard deviation
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Chapter12: Probability
Section12.4: Discrete Random Variables; Applications To Decision Making
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The following table provides a probability distribution for the random variable x.
x | f(x) |
3 | .25 |
6 | .50 |
9 | .25 |
Q-1Compute E(x), the
Q-2Refer to the data and probabilities in question 5.
Compute σ2, the variance of x.
Q-3Refer to the data and probabilities in question 5.
Compute σ, the standard deviation of x.
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