SOLUTION: Determine whether the distribution represents a probability distribution (yes or no). If not, identify any requirements that are not satisfied. Can you please tell me how to solve

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Question 963706: Determine whether the distribution represents a probability distribution (yes or no). If not, identify any requirements that are not satisfied. Can you please tell me how to solve this?
X. P
3. -0.3
6. 0.5
9. 0.1
12. 0.3
15. 0.4
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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This is NOT a probability distribution because of the -0.3

You cannot have a negative probability. The probability must between 0 and 1 (inclusive). Also, all of the probabilities must add to 1

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