Distribution Function Calculations for Given Probabilities

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This discussion focuses on calculating probabilities and distribution functions using the provided probability mass function values: f(-1) = 0.15, f(1) = 0.29, f(3) = 0.21, and f(5) = 0.35. Participants are tasked with finding specific probabilities such as P(X ≤ 1), F(1), and P(-1 < X ≤ 3) using the defined distribution function F(x). The distribution function is segmented into intervals, providing values for different ranges of x, which is crucial for solving the problems presented. The distinction between discrete probabilities (f(X)) and cumulative distribution functions (F(X)) is also clarified.

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1.Given f(-1) = 0.15, f(1) = 0.29, f(3) = 0.21, and f(5) = 0.35, find P(X ≤ 1)

2.Given f(-1) = 0.15, f(1) = 0.29, f(3) = 0.21, and f(5) = 0.35, find F(1)

3.Given f(-1) = 0.15, f(1) = 0.29, f(3) = 0.21, and f(5) = 0.35, find P(-1 < X ≤ 3)

and the rest using this distribution function
F(x) = [0 for x < 1; 1/3 for 1 <= x < 4; 1/2 for 4 <= x < 6; 5/6 for 6 <= x < 10; 1 for x >= 10]

4.find P(2 ≤ X < 6)

5.find P(X = 5)

6.find P(X ≤ 6)

I know this is a lot, but help is really needed and I would be much appreciative!
 
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You also need to read the rules of this forum (which you should have done already): show what you have done already on this problem so we will know what hints you need.

It also would be a good idea to clearly state the problem. Are you saying that the first 3 problems are discrete probabilities with 5 outcomes? And that the last problems are continuous probabilities? And what is the difference between f(X) and F(X)?
 

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