What is distribution function?

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The discussion centers on the concept of distribution functions in probability theory, specifically addressing the validity of a random variable W. It is concluded that W is not a valid random variable because there is no element in the sample space S that satisfies the condition W(s) ≤ -1. This highlights the importance of ensuring that random variables adhere to defined constraints within their respective distributions.

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Actually, I don't think W is a valid Random Variable. There's no element in S that gives W(s) less than or equal to -1.
 

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