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A variable x of a finite population has the following frequency distribution:
x | 1 | 2 | 3 |
f | 6 | 8 | 6 |
Suppose a member is selected at random from the population and let X denote the value of the variable x for the member obtained.
a. Determine the
b. Use random-variable notation to describe the
c. Find P(X = 2), P(X ≤ 2), and P(X >2). Interpret your results.
d. Construct a probability histogram for the random variable X.
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