I.

Objectives

1. Determine the variance and the standard deviation of a discrete probability distribution;
2. value the importance of variance and standard deviation in real-life situations;
3. perform skillfully in the activities.

II. Subject Matter

A. Topic: Variance And Standard Deviation Of A Discrete Probability Distribution

B. References:

 Rene R. Belecina et. al.(2016, pp. 31-40). Statistics and Probability: Rex Books.
 https://support.minitab.com/en-us/minitab-express/1/help-and-how-to/basic-
statistics/probability-distributions/supporting-topics/basics/continuous-and-discrete-
probability-distributions/
 https://guides.libraries.psu.edu/apaquickguide/intext

C. Instructional Materials

 Laptop Computer
 Projector
 Typewriting paper
 Marker

D. Mathematical Concept

Variance And Standard Deviation Of A Discrete Probability Distribution

With a discrete probability distribution, each possible value of the discrete

random variable can be associated with a non-zero probability. Thus, a discrete
probability distribution is often presented in tabular form.

Variance and Standard deviation on the other hand are called They are called
measures of dispersion. They tell us how close or how far apart the values of the
random variable are to each other

To determine the variance of a discrete probability distribution, we use the

formula

𝜎 2 = ∑(𝑋 − 𝜇)2 ●𝑃(𝑋)

Where σ2 represents the variance, X represents the values of the random

variable, µ represents the mean of the probability distribution and P(X) represents the
probabilities of the random variable X.

To determine the standard deviation, simply determine the square root of the
variance.

E. Value Focus

 Attentiveness during the discussion

 Enthusiastic participation in the activities
III. Learning Procedure

A. Preparatory Activities

1. Prayer
2. Greeting
3. Checking of Attendance

B. Review

Directions: Determine the mean of the probability distribution.

C. Motivation

Directions: The class will be divided into 3 groups. Each group will solve the following
problems. The answers to each problem corresponds to a single syllable of our topic for today.
Write all of the syllables so that you may be able to decode our topic for today.

 (39) var
 (30) i
 (15) ance
 (37) and
 (10) stan
8
 (1)dard
9
 (45) de
 (6) vi
 (10) a
 (8) tion
 D. Activity

Number Relay

Directions: The class will be divided into 3 groups. Each group will race to finish
performing each step of how to determine the variance and standard deviation of a discrete
probability distribution. First one to complete the task is the winner for each round. The winner for
each round will choose a representative to explain how they were able to do the task.

Round 1: Subtract the mean µ from each value of X (X minus µ).

Round 2: Complete the (X – µ)2 column by squaring all values obtained in Step 1.

Round 3: Multiply the values obtained in step 2 by their respective probabilities.

(X – µ)2 ● P(X) .

Round 4: Determine the variance by adding all the values in the (X – µ)2 ● P(X) column.

Round 5: Determine the standard deviation by getting the square root of the variance.

E. Analysis

1. How did you find the activity?

2. Why is the mean of a discrete probability distribution important in this lesson?

3. What are the steps in determining the variance and the standard deviation of a
discrete probability distribution?

F. Abstraction

1. What is the formula to determine the variance and the standard deviation of a
discrete probability distribution?

G. Application

Directions: Work with your groups to solve the following problem.

1. The number of items sold per day at a retail store, with its corresponding
probabilities, is shown in the table. Find the variance and standard deviation.

X
Probability P(X)
(Number of Items Sold)
19 0.20
20 0.20
21 0.30
22 0.20
23 0.10
IV. Evaluation

Directions: Solve the following word problems.

1. The number of inquiries received per day by the Office of Admissions in a certain university is
shown below. Find the variance and the standard deviation.

X
Probability P(X)
Number of Inquiries
22 0.08
23 0.19
24 0.36
25 0.25
26 0.07
27 0.05
 Prepared by:

JOHN NIMROD M. LADIANA

Teacher II

Observers:

REYNALDO R. PONTERES

Master Teacher I

JOSELITO L. DE CHAVEZ
Master Teacher II

ALEJANDRO A. SUNGA
Principal II