Determine whether or not the distribution is a discrete probability distribution and select the reason why or why not. x −5 −3 −1 P(X=x) 1/8 1/4 1/2   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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Determine whether or not the distribution is a discrete probability distribution and select the reason why or why not.

x −5 −3 −1
P(X=x) 1/8 1/4 1/2

 

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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