IB skill practice

Use discrete probability distributions

Calculate probability, expectation, or variance from a discrete distribution.

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 3

Use discrete probability distributions - context restriction

A transport depot random variable has \(P(X=0)=0.12\), \(P(X=1)=0.25\), \(P(X=2)=0.33\), and \(P(X=3)=0.3\). Find \(E(X)\). This version asks for the same mathematical quantity after confirming the method from the context. Enter the requested value and choose the interpretation that matches the result.

Worked practice: result and interpretation

Calculate the requested result first, then choose the interpretation that follows from it.