Randomness Flashcards
1
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Random variable
A
A variable that can take on any of a set of values within a range.
2
Q
Probability distribution
A
The set of probabilities of a random variable taking on each value within its
range of possible values.
3
Q
Population
A
The set of all possible observations of a random variable
4
Q
Sample
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A subset of all possible observations of a random variable.
5
Q
Observation
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An instance of a random variable taking on a value.
6
Q
Discrete random variable
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A random variable that can only take on certain values within a range.
7
Q
Continuous random variable
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A random variable that can take on any value within a range.