Given That $x$ Is a Hypergeometric Random Variable With $N = 8 , n = 4$

question 156

Multiple Choice

Given that $x$ is a hypergeometric random variable with $N = 8 , n = 4$ , and $r = 3$ , compute the variance of $x$ .

• A) .732
• B) .700
• C) .469
• D) .538

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Reproductive Capacity

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Operational Sex Ratio

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Sexual Selection

A mode of natural selection where certain traits increase an individual's chances of reproducing by attracting mates or prevailing over rivals.

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