Determine Whether the Following Is a Probability Distribution

question 11

Short Answer

Determine whether the following is a probability distribution. If not, identify the requirement
that is not satisfied.
$\begin{array} { c | r } \boldsymbol { x } & \boldsymbol { P } ( \boldsymbol { x } ) \\\hline 0 & 0.1296 \\1 & 0.3456 \\2 & 0.3456 \\3 & 0.1536 \\4 & 0.0256\end{array}$

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Definitions:

Nutritional Needs

encompass the essential vitamins, minerals, and food energy required by an organism for healthy growth and function.

Global Food

Pertains to the production, distribution, and consumption of food products and resources worldwide, highlighting the interconnectedness of food systems on a planetary scale.

Spoilage

The process of food becoming unfit for consumption due to bacterial growth, chemical breakdown, or other reasons, often resulting in a decrease in nutritional value and safety.

Plate Waste

Food that is served but not consumed, often seen in settings like restaurants and cafeterias, contributing to overall food waste.