Discrete Random Variables Flashcards
1
Q
variable
A
value that changes
2
Q
discrete variable
A
variable whose value is obtained by counting
3
Q
continuous variable
A
variable whose value is obtained by measuring
4
Q
Random Variable
A
value whose numerical outcome is of a random phenomenon
5
Q
Features of a random variable
A
- denoted by a capital letter
- discrete or continuous
6
Q
what does the probability distribution of a random variable tell you?
A
what the possible values are
7
Q
Probability distribution
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