Find the Expected Value of a Random Variable X Having

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Short Answer

Find the expected value of a random variable X having the following probability distribution. Give your answer to four decimal places, if necessary. E (X) = __________

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Definitions:

Contingent Reinforcement

A method where the provision of rewards or consequences is directly dependent on the display of specific behaviors.

Reinforcer

Any stimulus that strengthens or increases the probability of a specific response or behavior by being presented after that response or behavior.

Reinforcer

Any stimulus that strengthens or increases the probability of a specific response or behavior by the means of positive or negative reinforcement.

Frequency

The rate at which something occurs or is repeated over a particular period or in a given sample.