Functions of a Discrete Random Variable

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The discussion centers on the functions of a discrete random variable, specifically addressing the probability mass function, denoted as $p_Y(y)$, which equals zero for values outside the defined range. Users experienced issues with image visibility hosted on imageshack.com, prompting a re-upload to tinypic.com for better accessibility. The conversation emphasizes the importance of clear communication in statistical concepts and the need for reliable resources in educational discussions.

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EDIT: Oh and I forgot that $p_Y(y) = 0$ otherwise.
 
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There was a problem for some users not being able to see the image which was hosted on imageshack.com so I reuploaded it onto tinypic.com and changed the link accordingly. If anyone has an issue seeing the image please let me know ASAP.

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