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The document outlines the concepts of random variables and probability distributions, including definitions of key terms such as experiment, sample space, and events. It distinguishes between discrete and continuous random variables and provides examples and exercises to illustrate these concepts. Additionally, it includes quizzes and assignments to reinforce understanding of probability distribution and related properties.

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Random-Variables-P1

The document outlines the concepts of random variables and probability distributions, including definitions of key terms such as experiment, sample space, and events. It distinguishes between discrete and continuous random variables and provides examples and exercises to illustrate these concepts. Additionally, it includes quizzes and assignments to reinforce understanding of probability distribution and related properties.

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Random Variables

&
Probability Distribution
Prepared by:
Engr. Daniel Andrew B. Gagarin
PRE-ACTIVITY
GUESS THE SCRAMBLED WORDS CORRECTLY THAT IS LINKED TO EVERYDAY
LIFE.

1. MDRAONESSN - RANDOMNESS

2. TIBRAVALIYI - VARIABILITY
What do you think is the
relevance of those two words
in our topic?
Objectives
At the end of the lesson you are expected to be able to:
Illustrate a random variable
Distinguish between a discrete and a continuous random variable.
Find the possible value of a random variable.
Illustrate a probability distribution function of a random variable.
MAY HAPPEN

CHANCES
(EVENTS OR SITUATIONS) PROBABILITY

MAY NOT
HAPPEN
Terminologies
1. Experiment – an action for which all possible outcome can be listed
2. Sample Space – set of all possible outcomes of a random experiment.
3. Events – subset of the sample space denoted by any letter in the English
alphabet.
4. Formula in calculating probability:
𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑡
𝑃𝑟𝑜𝑏𝑎𝑏𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑦 =
𝑠𝑎𝑚𝑝𝑙𝑒 𝑠𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑒
EXAMPLE 1
Random Experiment: Rolling a die
Sample Space: ?
EXAMPLE 1
Random Experiment: Rolling a die and tossing a coin.
Sample Space: ?
EXAMPLE 3
What is the probability that you will get exactly 2 heads when you toss 3 coins?

Sample Space: ?
Event: ?
EXAMPLE 4
What is the probability that you will get an even number and a
number greater than 2 when you roll a die?
Sample Space: ?
Event: ?
EXAMPLE 5
What is the probability that you will get an even number or a
number greater than 2 when you roll a die?
Sample Space: ?
Event: ?
Terminologies
5. Random Variable – is a function that associates a real number with each
element in sample space. It is a numerical quantity that is derived from the
outcomes of a random experiment.
Examples:
In the experiment of tossing a coin, the number of times the coin turns up a
head.
Suppose two dice are rolled. The sum of the two numbers that face up is
an example of a random variable.
Steps on how to find the value of the random variables on any
events or experiments:
1. Assign letters that will represent each outcome.
2. Determine the sample space (All possible outcomes).
3. Count the number of the random variable.
EXAMPLE 6
Suppose four coins are tossed one at a time. Let X be
the random variable representing the number of heads
that will occur. Find the values of random variable X.
EXAMPLE 7
Suppose there are 2 people to be tested in Covid-19. Let X be
the random variable representing the number of infected
person that will occur. Find the values of random variable X.
Terminologies
6. Discrete Random Variable – can only take a finite number of
distinct values.
Example:
a. mistakes per page c. number of words in an essay.
b. People queuing. d. number of calico cats in a household.
Terminologies
7. Continuous Random Variable – can assume values that can be represented
by nonnegative whole numbers but also fractions, decimals, and often results
of measurements.
Examples:
a. The speed of the car. c. The weight of a newborn babies.
b. The depth of the ocean. d. The temperature of Covid 19 patients..
Quiz 1 (15 points)

GET ONE HALF CROSSWISE


SHEET OF PAPER
Quiz 1 (20 points)
Random Experiment: You roll 2 dices. (5points each)
What is the probability that:

You will get a sum of 10?


One of the die is 3?
You will get a sum of 17?
Quiz 1
State whether the given random variable is discrete or
continuous.
The number of female students.
The time needed to finish the book.
The speed of an airplane.
The number of defective mobile phones produced by a
manufacturer.
The life span of your phone’s battery.
Assignment 1 – Long bond paper (hand written)

Research about the ff:


Probability Distribution of Discrete Random Variable.
Properties of Probability Mass Function.

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