Calculate the mean and standard deviation for this probability distribution and give a brief interpretation of the value of the mean.

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Let x be the number of potential weapons detected by a metal detector at an airport on a given day.
The following table lists the probability distribution of x.
P(x)
0
.14
1
28
2
22
3
.18
.12
5
.06
Calculate the mean and standard deviation for this probability distribution and give a brief interpretation
of the value of the mean.
Transcribed Image Text:Let x be the number of potential weapons detected by a metal detector at an airport on a given day. The following table lists the probability distribution of x. P(x) 0 .14 1 28 2 22 3 .18 .12 5 .06 Calculate the mean and standard deviation for this probability distribution and give a brief interpretation of the value of the mean.
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