Helene Claimed That the Expected Value When Rolling a Fair

question 37

Essay

Helene claimed that the expected value when rolling a fair die was 3.5. Steve said that wasn't possible. He said that the expected value was the most likely value in a single roll of
the die, and since it wasn't possible for a die to turn up with a value of 3.5, the expected value
couldn't possibly be 3.5. Who is right?

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Definitions:

Main Connective

In logic and mathematics, the main connective is the operator in a logical formula which has the widest scope, essentially determining the main relationship between the elements of the proposition.

Statement

An expression or utterance that conveys a fact, opinion, or information, which can be deemed true or false.

Symbolic Notation

A system of symbols used to represent quantities, operations, relations, or elements in a concise and standardized format.

Atomic Components

Atomic components refer to the smallest units within a framework or system that cannot be broken down further without losing their functionality.