Consider the following dataset with features X, Y and Z
[table]
X | Y | Z
0 | 0 | 0 0 | 1 | 1
1 | 0 | 0 1 | 1 | 1
2 | 0 | 1 2 | 1 | 1
[/table] Compute the entropy of [math: XYZ+1]\frac{XY}{Z+1}

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Question restatement and options:
- Given a dataset with features X, Y, Z as shown:
  Rows: (0,0,0), (0,1,1), (1,0,0), (1,1,1), (2,0,1), (2,1,1).
- We are asked to compute the entropy of the variable described by XY/(Z+1).
- Answer options: a) 2.11328, b) Undefined, c) 1.2516, d) 1.

Step-by-step analysis of each option:
- Option a: 2.11328
  To evaluate entropy, we first determine the distribution of the random variable XY/(Z+1) across the six samples.
  Compute XY and Z+1 per row:
  - (0,0,0): XY=0, Z+1=1 → value 0/1 = 0
  - (0,1,1): XY=0, Z+1=2 → value 0/2 = 0
  - (1,0,0): XY=0, Z+1=1 → value 0/1 = 0
  - (1,1,1): XY=1, Z+1=2 → value 1/2 = 0.5
  - (2,0,1): XY=0, Z+1=2 → value 0/2 = 0
  - (2,1,1): XY=2, Z+1=2 → value 2/2 = 1
  Thus the observed values are: 0 (occurs 4 times), 0.5 (1 time), and 1 (1 time).
  The probability masses are p(0)=4/6, p(0.5)=1/6, p(1)=1/6. The entropy H = -[ (4/6) log2(4/6) + (1/6) log2(1/6) + (1/6) log2(1/6) ].
  Evaluating: log2(4/6) ≈ -0.585, so (4/6)·(-0.585) ≈ -0.390; each (1/6)·log2(1/6) ≈ (1/6)·(-2.585) ≈ -0.431, and there are two of them, totaling ≈ -0.862. Summing gives H ≈ 0.390 + 0.862 ≈ 1.252 bits. This is not 2.11328, so option a is incorrect.
- Option b: Undefined
  Entropy is defined for a discrete distribution over the observed values. Since XY/(Z+1) yields a finite set of observed values with nonzero probabilities, the entropy is defined. There is no mathematical reason for it to be undefined here, so option b is incorrect.
- Option c: 1.2516
  This matches the computed entropy using the distribution p(0)=4/6, p(0.5)=1/6, p(1)=1/6 and H = -[ (4/6) log2(4/6) + 2·(1/6) log2(1/6) ]. The numerical value is approximately 1.2516 bits, aligning with the calculation above. This option is consistent with the derived distribution and formula.
- Option d: 1
  An entropy of exactly 1 bit would require a distribution with two outcomes each having probability 0.5 (or an equivalent distribution yielding the same entropy). Our observed distribution has three outcomes with probabilities 0.6667, 0.1667, 0.1667, which yields a different entropy (~1.2516). Therefore option d is incorrect.

Summary of reasoning:
- The key step is building the distribution of XY/(Z+1) across all rows, confirming values {0, 0.5, 1} with frequencies 4, 1, and 1 respectively.
- Using the entropy formula with base 2 (bits), we compute H ≈ -[ (4/6) log2(4/6) + (1/6) log2(1/6) + (1/6) log2(1/6) ] ≈ 1.2516.
- The value 2.11328 (option a) does not fit the observed distribution, and undefined (option b) is incorrect since the distribution exists. The exact entropy matches option c, and 1 (option d) does not reflect the actual probabilities of the three distinct outcomes.

Therefore, the option that aligns with the computed entropy is the one that corresponds to approximately 1.2516.

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