Fill in the P (X=x) values to give a legitimate probability distribution for the discrete random variable X, whose possible values are 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6. Value x of X P ( X = x) 1 3 4 5 6 0.25 0.10 0.29

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Fill in the P (X=x) values to give a legitimate probability distribution for the discrete random variable X, whose possible
values are 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6.
Value x of X
1
3
4
5
6
P ( X = x)
0.25
0.10
0
0.29
Transcribed Image Text:Fill in the P (X=x) values to give a legitimate probability distribution for the discrete random variable X, whose possible values are 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6. Value x of X 1 3 4 5 6 P ( X = x) 0.25 0.10 0 0.29
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To be a legitimate probability distribution,  there must be two conditions to satisfy 

1. Probability must be greater or equal to zero

2. Sum of the total probability must be 1.

 

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