4.43 Consider the probability distribution for the random vari- able x shown here: 2 .4 10 .2 1 4 P(x) 2

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4.43 Consider the probability distribution for the random vari-
able x shown here:
2
.4
10
.2
1
4
P(x)
2
Transcribed Image Text:4.43 Consider the probability distribution for the random vari- able x shown here: 2 .4 10 .2 1 4 P(x) 2
d. Interpret the value you obtained for a.
e. In this case, can the random variable x ever assume the
value u? Explain.
f. In general, can a random variable ever assume a value
equal to its expected value? Explain.
Transcribed Image Text:d. Interpret the value you obtained for a. e. In this case, can the random variable x ever assume the value u? Explain. f. In general, can a random variable ever assume a value equal to its expected value? Explain.
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