The following table represents the number of free throws a typical NBA player makes in three attempts. Free Throws Made 0 1 2 3 Probability 0.2 0.3 0.3   What is the probability needed in order to make this a valid probability distribution? 1 0 0.3 0.1 None of the above What is the mean of this distribution?

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The following table represents the number of free throws a typical NBA player makes in three attempts.

Free Throws Made 0 1 2 3
Probability 0.2 0.3 0.3  


What is the probability needed in order to make this a valid probability distribution?
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0.3
  • 0.1
  • None of the above

What is the mean of this distribution?
  • 0.267
  • 0.25
  • 1.5
  • 1.5
  • None of the above


What unit of measurement does the standard deviation have?
  • Free throws squared
  • Free throws
  • No unit of measurement
  • Square root of free throws
  • None of the above, as it depends on the situation
 
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