The Expected Value of a Discrete Random Variable

question 28

Multiple Choice

The expected value of a discrete random variable

• A)is the most likely or highest probability value for the random variable
• B)will always be one of the values x can take on, although it may not be the highest probability value for the random variable
• C)is the average value for the random variable over many repeats of the experiment
• D)None of these alternatives is correct.

Predict outcomes of species interactions based on characteristics of those interactions.

Analyze and interpret data or scenarios to determine types of species interactions.

Explain how species interactions can influence evolutionary processes and ecosystems.

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