3 10 -2 Px (x) 10 19.11 10 2 3 X Let X be a discrete random variable with probability mass function (PMF) as above. Let event A = {-2, 1, 3}. (a) Given that {X € A} occurs, what is the conditional probability that X > 1, that is P[X > 1|X € A]? (b) Determine E[X] and E[3X + 2]. (c) Determine Var[X] and Var[2X - 1].

3 10 -2 Px (x) 10 19.11 10 2 3 X Let X be a discrete random variable with probability mass function (PMF) as above. Let event A = {-2, 1, 3}. (a) Given that {X € A} occurs, what is the conditional probability that X > 1, that is P[X > 1|X € A]? (b) Determine E[X] and E[3X + 2]. (c) Determine Var[X] and Var[2X - 1].

A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)

10th Edition

ISBN:9780134753119

Author:Sheldon Ross

Publisher:Sheldon Ross

Chapter1: Combinatorial Analysis

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