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2.4 Statistical distributions

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Question 17

A discrete random variable Y Y\,Y has

y012P(Y=y)k2k1−3k\begin{array}{c|rrr}y&0&1&2\\\hline P(Y=y)&k&2k&1-3k\end{array}yP(Y=y)​0k​12k​21−3k​​

Given that P(Y≥1)=0.85P(Y\geq1)=0.85P(Y≥1)=0.85,

a.

find kkk,

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b.

find P(Y=2)P(Y=2)P(Y=2),

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c.

find F(1)=P(Y≤1)F(1)=P(Y\leq1)F(1)=P(Y≤1).

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2.4 Statistical distributions Questions

  1. A Level
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47 exam-style questions on WJEC A Level Maths 2.4 Statistical distributions, covering 2.4.1 Statistical distributions, 2.4.2 Statistical distributions, and 2.4.3 Statistical distributions. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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