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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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 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 of x.

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