Statistic and Probabilty q3
Statistic and Probabilty q3
Probability
Quarter 3 – Module 2:
Distinguishing Between a Discrete
and a Continuous Random
Variable
Statistics and Probability – Grade 11
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 3 – Module 2: Distinguishing Between a Discrete and Continuous Random
Variable
First Edition, 2020
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Welcome to the Statistics and Probability for Senior High School Alternative
Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Distinguishing Between a Discrete and a
Continuous Random Variable!
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What I Need to Know
This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help
you distinguish between a discrete and a continuous random variable. The
scope of this module permits it to be used in many different learning
situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of
students. The lesson is arranged to follow the standard sequence of the
course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to correspond
with the textbook you are now using.
After going through this module, you are expected to Distinguish random
variables as discrete or continuous.
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What I Know
Before studying this module, take this pre-test to find out how much you
already know about the topic covered. Write the chosen letter on a separate
sheet of paper.
2. A variable that can assume any value between two given points is
called
A. Discrete random variable
B. Irregular random variable
C. Uncertain random variable
D. Continuous random variable
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5. You decide to collect a bunch of bottles of soft drink and measure the
volume of soft drink in each bottle. Let X be the number of ml of soft
drink in each bottle. What type of variable is X?
A. X is a constant
B. X is a Place holder
C. X is a discrete random variable
D. X is a continuous random variable
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11. Which of the following statement DOES NOT describe a discrete
random variable?
A. The number of siblings in your family
B. The height of your brother in centimeters
C. The number of affected individuals by “Covid- 19” pandemic
D. The number of qualified family in “Social Amelioration Program”
14. The distance that a cyclist rides each day is what sort of variable?
A. Continuous
B. Discrete
C. Ordinal
D. Qualitative
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How did you find the pre-test? Have you got a 100%? If yes, Very Good! You
may SKIP this module and PROCEED to the next module. But, if you failed
to get it right don’t be hesitant to learn new concepts because it only
indicates that you need to ponder yourself by exploring this module. By
that, you will acquire the proper way on how to deal with those situations.
The next time you encounter those scenarios, things would be easy for you.
Focused carefully on the details that will be presented and discussed in this
module so that you will be able to understand the proper procedures in
answering those problems.
Lesson
Distinguishing Between a Discrete
1 and a Continuous Random Variable
Every day we often read, heard or even used the word random. You may
hear someone say “We randomly decided to go out for shopping yesterday.”
But is this really a random event? No, this is a decision that was made on
the basis of other variables such as desire and the lack of satisfaction with
other options such as TV viewing.
This module will help you understand the process of distinguishing between
a discrete and a continuous random variable.
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What’s In
Remember that a variable is a quantity that may change within the context
of a mathematical problem or experiment. Typically, we use a single letter to
represent a variable. The letters x, y, and z are common generic symbols
used for variables. In this lesson, we shall discuss variables that are
associated with probabilities, called random variables.
To find out if you are ready to learn this new lesson, do the following.
List the sample space of the following experiments.
Experiment Sample Space
1. Flipping a coin
2. Rolling a die
3. Drawing a card at random from a deck of 6
identical card suits labeled 1 to 6
4. Spinning the wheel shown, assuming that the
arrow will never fall on the lines separating the 8
sectors
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What’s New
Complete the following table. The first one is done for you.
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This time, you need to reflect on the following questions because it will help
you to understand the appropriate way of classifying a random variable.
Answer the following questions:
2. Were you able to complete the table? If yes, how? If no, why?
4. In your own words, how will you differentiate between discrete and
continuous random variables?
What is It
In the experiment of tossing a coin, the number of times the coin turns up a
head is an example of random variables. Below are some examples of
random variables.
a. Suppose two dice are rolled. The sum of the two numbers that face up is
an example of a random variable. This variable make take on integers
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from 2 to 12.
b. Suppose the spinner shown below is spun.
4 1
3 2
There are two types of random variables, the discrete and continuous
random variables
Discrete Continuous
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Now, let us try to take a look to some examples of random variables from the
table below.
Table 1. Examples of Random Variables
From the example in the table above, Examples 1, 2, and 3 are all discrete while
example 4 and 5 are continuous
Because of the way the discrete random variable is defined, we can say that
the range of values that can be assigned to it is confined to the set of whole
numbers. That is, a discrete random variable may NOT take on non-
integers.
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What’s More
Independent Activity 1.
Look Back and Reflect
1. How do you determine the values of a random variable?
Independent Assessment 1.
Independent Activity 2.
Determine whether each of the following experiments/situations involve a discrete
random variable or a continuous random variable.
Independent Assessment 2.
Identify whether the given experiment involves a discrete random variable or a
continuous random variable. Write your answer on a separate answer sheet.
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4. the number of no work no pay in a certain municipality caused by pandemic
10. the number of fouls committed by a basketball team during the games
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What I Can Do
This time, it’s your turn to shine. Answer the following questions.
1. Eight students were asked to solve the Rubik’s cube. The time it took for
them to complete the puzzle is summarized in the table below.
Assessment
Let us test how far you understood the lesson on random variables. Answer the test
below. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper. I believe that with your
effort and determination, you can do it once again!
1. A set of numerical values assigned to a sample space is called
A. Random sample
B. Random variable
C. Random Process
A. Random experiment
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3. Which of the following best describe variable that can be measured?
A. Categorical
B. Continuous
C. Discrete
D. Ordinal
4. You decided to order a pizza but you have to choose the type of crust and
the toppings. If there are only 6 possible combinations of ordering a pizza,
from which of the following should you choose?
A. Crust: thin or deep dish
Toppings: cheese or pepperoni
B. Crust: thin or deep dish
Toppings: cheese, bacon or pepperoni
C. Crust: thin or deep dish
Toppings: cheese, bacon, sausage or pepperoni
D. Crust: thin or deep dish
Toppings: cheese, bacon, sausage, pepperoni or hotdog
5. A drawer has 2 red ties, 3 black ties and 5 blue ties. A tie is picked at
random. What is the total number of possible outcomes?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 5
D. 10
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10. Which of the following is NOT a discrete random variable?
A. Height of rose as measured each day
B. Number of appliances a business sell each day
C. Number of people went to church every Sunday
D. Number of students late in going to school each day
11. Which of the following statement DOES NOT describe a discrete random
variable?
A. The number of children who do household chores everyday
B. The average amount of milk consumption of a baby each day
C. The number of students who excelled in mathematics in a certain
grade level
D. The number of children who love to pray a rosary every 6 o’clock in
the afternoon
12. Which of the following statement DOES NOT describe a continuous random
variable?
A. The distance traveled by a truck in an hour
B. The average height of a coconut tree each day
C. The number of provinces belong to Region IV-A
D. The intensity of an earthquake that happens last month
14. You decide to collect a bunch of cans of soda and measure the volume of
soda in each can. Let x be the number of soda in each can. What type of
variable is x?
A. x is a constant
B. x is a place holder
C. x is a discrete random variable
D. x is a continuous random variable
15. You decided to conduct a survey of families with two children. You are
interested in counting the number of girls (out of 2 children) in each family.
Is this a random variable?
A. Yes, it is a random variable
B. No, it is not a random variable
C. Maybe
D. Cannot be determine
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Additional Activities
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Additional Assessment What I Know
Activities 1. B 1. A
2. B 2. D
1. C
3. A 3. A
2. C
4. B 4. C
3. C
5. D 5. D
4. D
6. B 6. D
5. D
7. A 7. D
8. C 8. D
9. C 9. A
10. A 10.C
11. B 11.B
12. C 12.D
13. C 13.D
14. D 14.A
15. A 15.A
Answer Key
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What’s More
Independent Activity 1
1. Discrete variables are countable while continuous variables are
measurable.
2. Discrete variable can take on only integer values whereas
continuous variable can take on any value.
3. Answer may vary
Independent Assessment 1
1. Continuous
2. Discrete
3. Continuous
4. Continuous
5. Discrete
Independent Activity 2
1. Discrete random variable
2. continuous random variable
3. Discrete random variable
Independent Assessment 2
1. Continuous random variable
2. Continuous random variable
3. Discrete random variable
4. Discrete random variable
5. Discrete random variable
6. Discrete random variable
7. Discrete random variable
8. Discrete random variable
9. Continuous random variable
10. Discrete random variable
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What I Can Do
1. The time it takes for a child to complete the Rubik’s cube is a
continuous random variable, since a child could have finished the
puzzle in 1.2 minutes or 2.5 minutes and so on.
2. The voltage of a certain electric outlet is a continuous random
variable
What's In
1. S = {H, T}
2. S = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6}
3. S = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6}
4. S = {2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16}
5. S = {H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6,
T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, T6}
What's New
Roll a pair of dice = 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Flip a pair of coins repeatedly = 1, 2, 3, 4, 5…
Height of individual = answer may vary
Reflection questions 1 - 4. answer may vary
References
Belencia, Rene R., Baccay, Elisa S., and Mateo, Efren B. Statistics and
Probability. Rex Book Store, Inc. (RBSI). 2016
Melosantos, Luis Allan B., Janice E. Antonio, Susan S. Robles and Ryan M.
Bruce. Math Connections in the Digital Age. Sibs Publishing House,
Inc. 2016
http://www.stat.yale.edu/Courses/1997-98/101/ranvar.htm,
https://www.mathsisfun.com/data/random-variables.html
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