Random Variables and Probability Distributions
Learn to distinguish between discrete and continuous random variables and understand how a probability distribution describes the likelihood of all possible outcomes. You will also learn to calculate and interpret the expected value of a discrete random variable.
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Learn to distinguish between discrete and continuous random variables and understand how a probability distribution describes the likelihood of all possible outcomes. You will also learn to calculate and interpret the expected value of a discrete random variable.
Key Questions
- Explain the difference between a discrete random variable and a continuous random variable, providing an example of each.
- Analyse a given probability distribution to determine if it is valid and calculate its expected value.
- Compare the theoretical probability distribution of rolling two dice with the experimental results from a simulation.
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