Probability theory MOC

Probability generating function

The probability generating function is a generating function for the probability mass function of a -valued discrete random variable defined by #m/def/prob

by the Law of the unconscious statistician. This is well-defined as a convergent function .

Properties

1. If the Moment-generating function exists, for
3. Let be independent random variables. Then

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