What is the significance of the mean of a probability distribution? Choose the correct answer below. .. O A. It represents the most likely possible outcome. OB. It is the expected value of a discrete random variable. OC. It can never be negative. OD. It gives information about how the outcomes vary.

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What is the significance of the mean of a probability distribution?
Choose the correct answer below.
O A. It represents the most likely possible outcome.
B. It is the expected value of a discrete random variable.
OC. It can never be negative.
OD. It gives information about how the outcomes vary.
Transcribed Image Text:What is the significance of the mean of a probability distribution? Choose the correct answer below. O A. It represents the most likely possible outcome. B. It is the expected value of a discrete random variable. OC. It can never be negative. OD. It gives information about how the outcomes vary.
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