Problem

Consider the probability distribution shown for the random variable x here: x12410P(x).2....

Consider the probability distribution shown for the random variable x here:

x

1

2

4

10

P(x)

.2

.4

.2

.2

a. Find μ = E(x) .


b. Find σ2 = E[ (x – μ)2]


.

c. Find σ


.

d. Interpret the value you obtained for μ


.

e. In this case, can the random variable x ever assume the

value μ? Explain


.

f. In general, can a random variable ever assume a value

equal to its expected value? Explain.

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