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5.1 A random variable X that assumes the values X1, 2,..., xk is called a discrete uniform random vari- able if its probability mass function is f(x) = for all of 1, 2,..., xk and 0 otherwise. Find the mean and variance of X.

5.1 A random variable X that assumes the values X1, 2,..., xk is called a discrete uniform random vari- able if its probability mass function is f(x) = for all of 1, 2,..., xk and 0 otherwise. Find the mean and variance of X.

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5.1 A random variable X that assumes the values X1, 2,..., xk is called a discrete uniform random vari- able if its probability mass function is f(x) = for all of 1, 2,..., xk and 0 otherwise. Find the mean and variance of X.
Transcribed Image Text:5.1 A random variable X that assumes the values X1, 2,..., xk is called a discrete uniform random vari- able if its probability mass function is f(x) = for all of 1, 2,..., xk and 0 otherwise. Find the mean and variance of X.
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