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Determine whether or not the distribution is a discrete probability distribution and select the reason why...

Determine whether or not the distribution is a discrete probability distribution and select the reason why or why not.

x −4 −3 −2
P(X=x) 0.55 0.39 0.06

Answer

First, decide whether the distribution is a discrete probability distribution, then select the reason for making this decision.

Decide Yes No

Reason Since the probabilities lie inclusively between 0 and 1 and the sum of the probabilities is equal to 1. Since at least one of the probability values is greater than 1 or less than 0. Since the sum of the probabilities is not equal to 1. Since the sum of the probabilities is equal to 1. Since the probabilities lie inclusively between 0 and 1.

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Expert Solution

The given probability distribution is discrete probability distribution because variable X takes finite values and given probabilities of values of X lies between 0 and 1 both inclusive and sum of probabilities is equal to 1

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