Discrete Random Variables
Defining and working with discrete random variables, probability distributions, and expected values.
Key Questions
- Analyze the properties of a discrete probability distribution.
- Construct the probability distribution for a given discrete random variable.
- Explain the meaning of the expected value and variance of a discrete random variable.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Suggested Methodologies
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