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Suppose that X is a discrete random variable with the probability mass function, 2 (n – k). P [X = k] = for k= 1, 2, ..., n, n(n − 1) 1 where n > 2. 1. Derive the expected value of X. 2. Determine the variance of X. 3. Derive the second moment of X.

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