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Discrete Random Variables Notes

A discrete random variable can take countable distinct values, such as the number of heads in coin tosses. The document discusses the probability distribution table, expected value, and variance of discrete random variables, along with examples of trials like coin tosses and die rolls. It emphasizes that the sum of all probabilities for a discrete random variable equals 1.
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Discrete Random Variables Notes

A discrete random variable can take countable distinct values, such as the number of heads in coin tosses. The document discusses the probability distribution table, expected value, and variance of discrete random variables, along with examples of trials like coin tosses and die rolls. It emphasizes that the sum of all probabilities for a discrete random variable equals 1.
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One that can only take a number of countable distinct values such as 0,1,2…
For example, the number of heads or tails when flipping a coin is a discrete random variable.

Number of trials are fixed.


Examples:
1. A coin is tossed three times
2. a die is rolled four times
3. Three balls are drawn at random

Probability distribution table is drawn to find probabilities

Example : A win is tossed 3 times


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probability distribution table
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