Randomness Flashcards

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Random variable

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A variable that can take on any of a set of values within a range.

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Probability distribution

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The set of probabilities of a random variable taking on each value within its
range of possible values.

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3
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Population

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The set of all possible observations of a random variable

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4
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Sample

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A subset of all possible observations of a random variable.

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5
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Observation

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An instance of a random variable taking on a value.

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6
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Discrete random variable

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A random variable that can only take on certain values within a range.

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7
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Continuous random variable

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A random variable that can take on any value within a range.

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