Questions: Do Homework - Sec 6.1 Tue Oct 29 12:41 PM Question 4, 6.1.19 Part 3 of 8 HW Score: 37.5%, 3 of 8 points Points: 0 of 1 In the given probability distribution, the random variable X represents the number of hits a baseball player obtained in a game over the course of a season. Complete parts (a) through ( f ). x P(x) 0 0.1669 1 0.3347 2 0.2897 3 0.1489 4 0.0367 5 0.0231 (Type whole numbers. Use ascending order.) (b) Draw a graph of the probability distribution. Describe the shape of the distribution. Graph the probability distribution. Choose the correct graph below. A. B. C. D. Describe the shape of the distribution. The distribution and is skewed left.

Do Homework - Sec 6.1
Tue Oct 29 12:41 PM
Question 4, 6.1.19
Part 3 of 8
HW Score: 37.5%, 3 of 8 points
Points: 0 of 1

In the given probability distribution, the random variable X represents the number of hits a baseball player obtained in a game over the course of a season. Complete parts (a) through ( f ).

x P(x)
0 0.1669
1 0.3347
2 0.2897
3 0.1489
4 0.0367
5 0.0231

(Type whole numbers. Use ascending order.)
(b) Draw a graph of the probability distribution. Describe the shape of the distribution.

Graph the probability distribution. Choose the correct graph below.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Describe the shape of the distribution.
The distribution  and is skewed left.
Transcript text: Do Homework - Sec 6.1 Tue Oct 29 12:41 PM Question 4, 6.1.19 Part 3 of 8 HW Score: 37.5%, 3 of 8 points Points: 0 of 1 In the given probability distribution, the random variable $X$ represents the number of hits a baseball player obtained in a game over the course of a season. Complete parts (a) through ( $f$ ). \begin{tabular}{cc} $\mathbf{x}$ & $\mathrm{P}(\mathrm{x})$ \\ \hline 0 & 0.1669 \\ 1 & 0.3347 \\ 2 & 0.2897 \\ 3 & 0.1489 \\ 4 & 0.0367 \\ 5 & 0.0231 \\ \hline \end{tabular} (Type whole numbers. Use ascending order.) (b) Draw a graph of the probability distribution. Describe the shape of the distribution. Graph the probability distribution. Choose the correct graph below. A. B. C. D. Describe the shape of the distribution. The distribution $\square$ and is skewed left.
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Solution Steps

Step 1: Analyze the probability distribution table

The probability distribution table shows the probability of getting a certain number of hits (represented by X) in a baseball game. The probabilities are highest for 0, 1, and 2 hits and decrease significantly for higher numbers of hits.

Step 2: Identify the correct graph

The graph that accurately represents the provided data is Graph A. It shows bars corresponding to the probabilities for each number of hits (X). The height of the bar represents the probability. Graph A correctly displays the highest probabilities for 0, 1, and 2 hits, followed by decreasing probabilities for 3, 4, and 5 hits.

Step 3: Describe the shape of distribution

The distribution is skewed right because the tail extends towards the right, representing higher values with lower probabilities. It is not uniform as the probabilities are not equal across all possible outcomes.

Final Answer:

The correct graph is A. The distribution is skewed right.

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