Explain Why the Following Is or Is Not a Valid $$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | c | c | c | } \hline x & 1 & 3 & 5 & 7 & 9 \\\hline p ( x ) & .1 & .1 & .2 & .1 & .2 \\\hline\end{array}$$

question 74

Essay

Explain why the following is or is not a valid probability distribution for the discrete random variable x. $$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | c | c | c | } \hline x & 1 & 3 & 5 & 7 & 9 \\\hline p ( x ) & .1 & .1 & .2 & .1 & .2 \\\hline\end{array}$$

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