X Is a Random Variable with the Probability Function: F(x)

question 5

Multiple Choice

x is a random variable with the probability function: f(x) = x/6 for x = 1,2 or 3. The expected value of x is

• A)0.333
• B)0.500
• C)2.000
• D)2.333

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Definitions:

Living Years

Refers to the period or duration of time an individual is alive, emphasizing the quality and healthfulness of those years.

Health Expectancy

An estimate of how many years a person can expect to live in a state of good health by taking into account years lived in less than full health due to disease or injury.

Well-Years

A measure of the quality and length of life, quantifying the number of years lived in good health.

Life Expectancy

The average period that a person may expect to live, often used as a measure of the health and well-being of populations.