The Following Table Is a Valid Probability Distribution, for a Random

question 22

Multiple Choice

The following table is a valid probability distribution, for a random variable X, where the individual probabilities are unknown. $$\begin{array} { | c | c | } \hline x & P [ X ] \\\hline - 3 & \\\hline - 2 & \\\hline 0 & \\\hline 1 & \\\hline 2 & \\\hline\end{array}$$ Which of the following statements is correct ?

• A) The expected value of \(X\) can only be 0 .
• B) The expected value of \(X\) could be 3 .
• C) The expected value of \(X\) could be \(0.5\)
• D) None of these choices are correct

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