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LAS 05 Constructing Probability Distribution Steps 3 and 4

1) This document provides instructions on constructing the probability distribution of a discrete random variable. It gives steps to determine the sample space, possible values of the random variable, and their probabilities. 2) As an example, it considers tossing two coins and calculating the probability distribution of the number of tails (random variable Y). The possible values of Y are 0, 1, 2 and their probabilities are 1/4, 1/2, 1/4 respectively. 3) An exercise is provided to find the probability distribution when tossing three coins for the number of tails (random variable Y).

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LAS 05 Constructing Probability Distribution Steps 3 and 4

1) This document provides instructions on constructing the probability distribution of a discrete random variable. It gives steps to determine the sample space, possible values of the random variable, and their probabilities. 2) As an example, it considers tossing two coins and calculating the probability distribution of the number of tails (random variable Y). The possible values of Y are 0, 1, 2 and their probabilities are 1/4, 1/2, 1/4 respectively. 3) An exercise is provided to find the probability distribution when tossing three coins for the number of tails (random variable Y).

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SENIOR HIGH ALTERNATIVE RESPONSIVE EDUCATIO DELIVERY


DLP LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Name: Date: Score:


Subject : STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY
Lesson Title : Probability Distribution for a Discrete Random Variable
Lesson Competency : To construct the probability distribution of discrete random variable and its
corresponding histogram (M11/12SP-IIIa-5)
To compute probabilities corresponding to a given random variable ( M11/12SP-IIIa-6)
References : Statistics and Probability pages 9-15 LAS No.: 3.5

CONCEPT NOTES
Steps in constructing the probability distribution of discrete random
variable:
1. Determine the sample space.
2. Count the number of the identified outcome in the sample space and
assign number to this outcome.
3. Get the possible values of the random variable and compute the
probability.
4. Make a table of the probability distribution.
Examples:
Suppose two coins are tossed. Let Y be the random variable
representing the number of tails that occur. Find the probability of
each of the values of the random variable Y following the steps 3 and
4.
Step 3. Get the possible values of the random variable and compute
the probability.
Number of Tails Y Probability P(Y)
0 1
since it occurs only once out of 4 outcomes
4
1 2
𝑜𝑟
1
since it occurs twice out of 4 outcomes
4 2
2 1
since it occurs once out of 4 outcomes
4

Step 4. Table1. The Probability Distribution or the Probability Mass


Function of Discrete Random Variable Y

Number of Tails 0 1 2
Probability P(Y) 1 1 1
4 2 4

EXERCISES:

1. Suppose three coins are tossed. Let Y be the random variable


representing the number of tails that occur. Find the probability
SHARED OPTIONS
SENIOR HIGH ALTERNATIVE RESPONSIVE EDUCATIO DELIVERY
DLP LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Name: Date: Score:


Subject : STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY
Lesson Title : Probability Distribution for a Discrete Random Variable
Lesson Competency : To construct the probability distribution of discrete random variable and its
corresponding histogram (M11/12SP-IIIa-5)
To compute probabilities corresponding to a given random variable ( M11/12SP-IIIa-6)
References : Statistics and Probability pages 9-15 LAS No.: 3.5

of each of the values of the random variable Y following the steps


3 and 4.

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