Discrete Probability Distributions: 8. Suppose that two 6-sided dice are rolled. Let a random variable take on the value of an even sum. Hint: this will be a conditional distribution. a.) Find the probability distribution. b.) Find the mean of the probability distribution. c.) Find the variance and the standard deviation of the probability distribution.

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8. Suppose that two 6-sided dice are rolled. Let a random variable take on the value of an even sum. Hink this will be a conditional distribution. a.) Find the probability distribution. b.) Find the mean of the probability distribution. c.) Find the variance and the standard deviation of the probability distribution.
Discrete Probability Distributions:
8. Suppose that two 6-sided dice are rolled. Let a random variable take on the value of an even sum. Hint: this
will be a conditional distribution.
a.) Find the probability distribution.
b.) Find the mean of the probability distribution.
c.) Find the variance and the standard deviation of the probability distribution.
Transcribed Image Text:Discrete Probability Distributions: 8. Suppose that two 6-sided dice are rolled. Let a random variable take on the value of an even sum. Hint: this will be a conditional distribution. a.) Find the probability distribution. b.) Find the mean of the probability distribution. c.) Find the variance and the standard deviation of the probability distribution.
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