Finite Math Examples Statistical Distributions

Describe the Distribution's Two Properties

Step 1
A discrete random variable takes a set of separate values (such as , , ...). Its probability distribution assigns a probability to each possible value . For each , the probability falls between and inclusive and the sum of the probabilities for all the possible values equals to .
1. For each , .
2. .
Step 2
is between and inclusive, which meets the first property of the probability distribution.
is between and inclusive
Step 3
is between and inclusive, which meets the first property of the probability distribution.
is between and inclusive
Step 4
is between and inclusive, which meets the first property of the probability distribution.
is between and inclusive
Step 5
is between and inclusive, which meets the first property of the probability distribution.
is between and inclusive
Step 6
is between and inclusive, which meets the first property of the probability distribution.
is between and inclusive
Step 7
For each , the probability falls between and inclusive, which meets the first property of the probability distribution.
for all x values
Step 8
Find the sum of the probabilities for all the possible values.
Step 9
The sum of the probabilities for all the possible values is .
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Step 9.1
Add and .
Step 9.2
Add and .
Step 9.3
Add and .
Step 9.4
Add and .
Step 10
For each , the probability of falls between and inclusive. In addition, the sum of the probabilities for all the possible equals , which means that the table satisfies the two properties of a probability distribution.
The table satisfies the two properties of a probability distribution:
Property 1: for all values
Property 2:

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