1. Consider a discrete random variable, X, where the outcome of this random variable is determined by throwing a 6-sided die. X takes on integer values 1,2,…,6. The die is fair. That is, P(X=1)= P(X=2)=…= P(X=6).
i. Draw the probability distribution function for this random variable. Carefully label the graph.
ii. Draw the cumulative distribution function for X.
iii. Calculate the following: P(X=4) P(X≠5) P(X=1 or X=6) P(X4) E(X) Var(X) sd(X)
iv. Consider the random variable Y where the outcome of Y is determined by throwing a second, fair, 6-sided die. Now consider the joint distribution of X and Y. Calculate the following: P(X=1 and Y=1) P(X≠1 and Y≠2) P(Y=2|X=1) Cov(X,Y)
1. Consider a discrete random variable, X, where the outcome of this random variable is determined...
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