Mathematical Modeling
A probability mass function (PMF) is a function that provides the probabilities of discrete random variables, assigning a probability to each possible value of the variable. The PMF is essential for defining discrete probability distributions and allows one to calculate the likelihood of specific outcomes in experiments involving discrete events. It is characterized by properties such as summing to one over all possible outcomes, ensuring that each probability is between zero and one, and allowing the calculation of expected values.
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