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asd123

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on: Jul 24, 2018
Explain why the following statement is false: The mean of a probability distribution of a discrete random variable always has a value equal to one of the values of the random variable.

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A histogram is said to be symmetric if, when we draw a vertical line down the center of the histogram, the two sides are identical in shape and size.
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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tandmlomax84

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Although variables are discrete, very likely the mean could be a non-discrete value and therefore, not equal to one of the variables.

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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