l1 09 common probability distributions

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Common Probability Distributions
Define probability distribution,
Distinguish between discrete and ...,
Describe the set range of possibl...
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9 A Probability Dist. Cont V. Discreet Random Variable + Prob Functions
Define a discreet random variable,
Define a probability distribution,
Define a continuous random variable
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a define a probability distribution and distinguish between discrete and continuous random variables and their probability functions;
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b describe the set of possible outcomes of a specified discrete random variable;
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c interpret a cumulative distribution function;
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d calculate and interpret probabilities for a random variable, given its cumulative distribution function;
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e define a discrete uniform random variable, a Bernoulli random variable, and a binomial random variable;
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f calculate and interpret probabilities given the discrete uniform and the binomial distribution functions;
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g construct a binomial tree to describe stock price movement;
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h calculate and interpret tracking error;
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i define the continuous uniform distribution and calculate and interpret probabilities, given a continuous uniform distribution;
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j explain the key properties of the normal distribution;
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k distinguish between a univariate and a multivariate distribution, and explain the role of correlation in the multivariate normal distribution;
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l determine the probability that a normally distributed random variable lies inside a given interval;
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m define the standard normal distribution, explain how to standardize a random variable, and calculate and interpret probabilities using the standard normal distribution;
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n define shortfall risk, calculate the safety-first ratio, and select an optimal portfolio using Roy’s safety-first criterion;
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o explain the relationship between normal and lognormal distributions and why the lognormal distribution is used to model asset prices;
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p distinguish between discretely and continuously compounded rates of return, and calculate and interpret a continuously compounded rate of return, given a specific holding period return;
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q explain Monte Carlo simulation and describe its major applications and limitations;
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r compare Monte Carlo simulation and historical simulation.
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