SOLUTION: Explain why this is or not a probability distributions. x 1 2 3 4. P(x) 0.4 0.3 0.4 -0.1

SOLUTION: Explain why this is or not a probability distributions. x 1 2 3 4. P(x) 0.4 0.3 0.4 -0.1

Algebra.Com

Question 781628: Explain why this is or not a probability distributions. x 1 2 3 4.
P(x) 0.4 0.3 0.4 -0.1
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You cannot have negative probabilities.
Cheers,
Stan H.
=============
RELATED QUESTIONS
Determine whether the following is a probability distribution or not: x P(x) 0 0.4096... (answered by Boreal)

Explain why this is or is not a probability distribution. x 1 2 3 4 P(x) 0.4 0.3 0.4... (answered by reviewermath)

Consider this distribution. Is it a valid probability distribution? Explain why or why... (answered by ikleyn)

(4 points) The joint probability mass function of X and Y is given by p(1,1)=0.45... (answered by Boreal)

The distribution below is not a probability distribution for which of the following... (answered by Fombitz)

Given the following outcomes and corresponding probabilities: 0 (0.4096), 1 (0.4096), 2... (answered by ewatrrr)

Are the following a probability distribution? If not, state why. x P(x) x P(x) (answered by greenestamps)

Tell whether the relation is a function. Explain why. x 2 �3 4 0 �3 1 y 2 �2 0 2 3... (answered by jim_thompson5910)

Explain why this is or is not a probability distribution. x 1 2 3 4 P(x) 0.2 0.3 0.4... (answered by richard1234)