Introduction to Statistics: Discrete and Continuous Random Variables, Probability Distributions, and Sampling Techniques
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Discrete Random Variables
Discrete random variables are variables that can take on a finite number of distinct values. In simpler terms, a discrete random variable is a set of possible outcomes that is countable.
Continuous Random Variables
Continuous random variables are random variables that take an infinitely uncountable number of potential values, typically measurable amounts.
Example
- List the sample space in the given experiment. How many outcomes are possible?
The sample space is: S = {NNN, NND, NDN, NDD, DNN, DND, DDN, DDD}
- Count the number of defective keyboards in each outcome in the sample space and assign this number to the outcome. For instance, if you list NND, then the number of defective keyboards is 1.
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