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Let X1, X2, X3 be a random sample of size 3 from the distribution with pmf f(x) = 1/4, x
Chapter 5, Problem 5.4-1(choose chapter or problem)
Let X1, X2, X3 be a random sample of size 3 from the distribution with pmf f(x) = 1/4, x = 1, 2, 3, 4. For example, observe three independent rolls of a fair four-sided die. (a) Find the pmf of Y = X1 + X2 + X3. (b) Sketch a bar graph of the pmf of Y.
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QUESTION:
Let X1, X2, X3 be a random sample of size 3 from the distribution with pmf f(x) = 1/4, x = 1, 2, 3, 4. For example, observe three independent rolls of a fair four-sided die. (a) Find the pmf of Y = X1 + X2 + X3. (b) Sketch a bar graph of the pmf of Y.
ANSWER:Problem 5.4.1
Let be a random sample of size 3 from the distribution with pmf f(x) = 1/4, x = 1, 2, 3, 4. For example, observe three independent rolls of a fair four-sided die.
(a) Find the pmf of .
(b) Sketch a bar graph of the pmf of Y.
Step by Step Solution
Step 1 of 3
(a)
Let and are independents and each of and can take the values.
So, the total possible arrangements of and is .
Since,