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    This document discusses discrete and continuous random variables. It begins by reviewing common discrete distributions including the Bernoulli and binomial distributions. The Bernoulli distribution models a single trial with two outcomes, while the binomial models repeated Bernoulli trials. It then briefly introduces continuous distributions and reviews the uniform and normal distributions as examples. Finally, it summarizes that discrete random variables were discussed and continuous random variables will be investigated further.

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    5/13/17
    Week 06: Discrete vs
    Continuous Variables
    Part 1: Well-known
    Discrete Distributions
    Random Variables--Discrete:
    Generic Discrete:
    Described by a valid
    probability
    distribution, a list of
    outcomes and
    associated
    probabilities.
    Bernoulli: A single
    E(X) =
    trial resulting in 1 of 2
    mutually exclusive and
    collectively exhaustive
    outcomes. V(X) = (1-)
    Parameter is
    Binomial: Repeated E(X)=n V(X) = n(1-)
    Bernoulli trials when X
    is the number of
    If < 0.5, right If > 0.5, left If = 0.5,
    successes, is skewed; skewed; symmetric
    constant over all
    trials, and each trial is If n & n(1-) > 5, can be considered
    independent of every symmetric for certain purposes.
    other trial. X~B(n, )
    Parameters are n and
    . =BINOM.DIST(x,n,,0/1)
    Random VariablesContinuous
    Generic Continuous:
    Described by a
    formula called a pdf,
    probability density
    function.

    Uniform: Simplest X~U(a,b)


    continuous distribution,
    sometimes called a
    rectangular P(c<x<d) =
    distribution,
    represented by a line
    (curve) parallel to the
    x-axis. The distance
    from the x-axis to the
    curve
    Normal isFamily:
    the pdf.One
    of the most important
    Parameters are a and b.
    continuous
    distributions; an
    infinite number of X~N(, )
    normal distributions,
    each defined by its =NORM.DIST(x,
    parameters, and ; a , , 1)
    bell-shaped and
    symmetric =NORM.INV(, , )
    distribution.
    We looked at common discrete random
    variables and developed methods to
    calculate their parameters.
    We are going to continue our
    investigation by looking at just a couple
    of distributions of discrete random
    variables that are very regular and well-
    known.
    We will find that they are both special
    cases of the methods we just learned.
    Finally we will begin our investigation of
    continuous random variables.

    Discrete Random Variables


    The simplest of all discrete distributions
    A single experiment MUST result in one of two
    mutually exclusive and collectively exhaustive
    outcomes
    Outcomes are usually called Success and Failure
    P(success) =
    P(failure) = (1- )

    Must define success and know


    Calculate the expected values of the
    Bernoulli.
    E(X)=0*(1- ) + 1* =
    V(X)=(0- )2*(1- ) + (1- )2* = *(1- )

    The Bernoulli Distribution


    The sample space of the
    Bernoulli is {0,1}.
    The Bernoulli is . . .
    a one-parameter distribution
    completely defines any
    Bernoulli
    E(X) = V(X) = (1- )

    More Bernoulli Distribution


    . . . is composed of several identical,
    independent Bernoulli trials.
    It is recognized as having the following
    four necessary characteristics:
    the random variable X is the result of counting
    the number of successes in a fixed number of
    trials, and is, thus, discrete;
    the outcome of EACH TRIAL must be one of two
    mutually exclusive and collectively exhaustive
    outcomes;
    P(success) remains constant over all trials;
    each trial is independent of the other(s).

    The Binomial . . .
    Tenbolts were selected randomly from
    a production line, the diameter of each
    was measured, recorded, and the
    mean was calculated.

    Y/N Binomial Characteristic


    Is X a count of successes out of a
    number of trials?
    Is each trial a Bernoulli trial?

    Is this scenario a
    Is the probability of success constant
    over all trials?

    binomial?
    Are the trials independent?
    Past study shows that 13 of the 19
    adult residents of Shepherd's
    Pass, Utah, do not favor gun
    control. You wish to talk to a
    sample of 5 from this population
    and are curious about how likely it
    is that all five of them will favor
    Y/N Binomial Characteristic
    gun control.
    Is X a count of successes out of a
    number of trials?
    Is each trial a Bernoulli trial?
    Is the probability of success constant
    over all trials?

    Is this scenario a binomial?


    Are the trials independent?
    About 30% of wells drilled in areas
    deemed favorable strike oil. A
    company has found 5 sites with
    favorable conditions, that are
    widely separated geographically,
    and decides to drill at each site.
    Y/N Binomial Characteristic
    Is X a count of successes out of a
    number of trials?
    Is each trial a Bernoulli trial?
    Is the probability of success constant
    over all trials?

    Is this scenario a binomial?


    Are the trials independent?

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