Chapter 6: Discrete Probability Distributions Flashcards
1
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random variable (RV)
A
numerical measurement of the results of an experiment
2
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discrete random variables
A
countable possibilities for RV
3
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continuous random variable
A
infinite and uncountable possibilities for RV
4
Q
binomial random variables
A
random variables that have exactly the same 2 outcomes for entire experiment
5
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bernoulli trial
A
single trial with only two outcomes