Basic probability for quantum mechanics

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Homework Statement


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Homework Equations


All formula for probability.


The Attempt at a Solution


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It seems traditional formula (involve summation) can't be used.
So how to obtain answer for b.) and c.)?

Also, I am not sure for part a.
 

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Is a sum always used to calculate expectation values?
 
George Jones said:
Is a sum always used to calculate expectation values?

I think that is average value.
To get expectation values, we need to have wave function.
However, it seems there is no relation between the needle and wave function
 
Let me try again.

Is a sum always used when calculating average values.
 
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