REGION 1

SCHOOLS DIVISION OF LA UNION

CABA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
LAS – UD, CABA, LA UNION

SECOND QUARTER
NAME School Year 2020 – 2021
STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY
ACTIVITY SHEET WEEK 01
NAME: LYNETTE LICSI DATE: ____2.22.22____________________
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GRADE AND SECTION: _11 MODULE NO: __1_________________
JUPITER_________________________
TEACHER: ____ABELAINE ABAQUITA PARENT’S SIGNATURE: ___________
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Learning Competency: After going through this activity sheet, you are expected to:

1. illustrates a random variable (discrete and continuous) (M11/12SP-IIIa-1);

2. distinguished between a discrete and a continuous random
variable (M11/12SP-IIIa-2);
3. finds the possible values of a random variable (M11/12SP-IIIa-3);
4. illustrates a probability distribution for a discrete random variable
and its properties (M11/12SP-IIIa-4); and
5. computes probabilities corresponding to a given random
variable (M11/12SP-IIIa-6).

Pretest
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer
on a separate sheet of paper.
C 1. Which of the following is NOT a discrete variable?
A. Number of white marbles in the box.
B. Number of students present in the classroom.
C. The weight of a box of soft drinks labeled “8 ounces.”
D. The number of customers arrived in the restaurants between
7:00 a. m to 5:00 p.m.
B 2. Which of the following statement describe a continuous random
variable?
A. The average distance traveled by a jeep in a week.
B. The number of students present in a Class Anthurium.
C. The number of motorcycles owned by a randomly selected
household.
D. The number of girls taller than 5 feet in a random sample of 10
girls.
 A 3. Which of the following is a variable whose value is obtained by
measuring?
A. Continuous B. Discrete C. Interval D. Nominal
C 4. You decide to collect a bunch of bottles of soft drink and
measure the volume of soft drink in each bottle. Let X be the number of
milliliter (ml) of soft drink in each bottle. What type of variable is X?
A. X is a constant.
B. X is a place holder.
C. X is a discrete random variable.
D. X is a continuous random variable.
D 5. Which of the following statements describe a discrete random variable?
A. The length of span of a 10-months baby.
B. The average increase in height of a baby each year.
C. The average increase in weight of a baby each year.
D. The number of avocados produced by an avocado tree each year.
D 6. X is the time it takes a chef to cook a specific dish, is a continuous
random variable. Why do think the variable X in the statement
becomes continuous? The variable X is continuous because it
takes….
A. a range of values B. takes a countable value.
C. an integral value. D. a specific numerical value
B 7. If a coin is tossed, what are the possible values of the random
variable for the number of heads?
A. 0, 1 B. 0, 1, 2 C. 1, 2, 3 D. 0, 1, 2, 3
D 8. Suppose you tossed two coins. What are the sample spaces for the
experiment above?
A. HH, TT C. HH, TH, TT
B. HH, HT, TT D. HH, HT, TT, TH
A 9. If you tossed a die, which of the following is NOT a possible value of
the random variable X representing the number of dots appeared at
the top
after tossing the die?
A. 1 B. 7 C. 6 D. 3

A 10. The following table shows the probability distribution of a discrete

random variable X. Find the value of n.
X 2 4 6
P(X) 0.40 0.1 n
5

A. 0.15 B. 0.25 C. 0.45 D. 0.6

A 11. Which of the following table represents probability distribution?

A. X 0 1 2 3 C. X 1 2 3 4
P(X) 0.11 0.15 0.42 0.44 P(X) 0.32 0.28 0.28 0.12

B. X 1 3 5 7 D. X 0 2 4 6
1 1 1
1 1 1 1 1
P(X) 3 P(X)
2 3 3 5 5 5 5
 A 12. What are the values of P(x) if () = , 3for = 0,1, and 2?
A. 0, 0.33, 0.67 B. 0, 0.45, 0.55
C. 0, 1,2 D. 0.2, 0.3, 0.5
C 13. The given table represents a probability distribution. What is (2) + (3)?
X 1 2 3 4
P(X) 1 1 1 1
3 6 6 3
1 1 1 2
A. B. C. D.
6 3 2 3

refer to the given problem in answering number 14 – 15

The daily demand for copies of a magazine at a variety store has the
probability distribution as follows.
Number of Copies X Probability P(X)
0 0.10
1 0.25
2 0.30
3 0.16
4 0.05
5 0.14

C 14. What is the probability that two or more copies will be

demanded on a particular day?
A. 0.30 B. 0.35 C. 0.65 D. 0.75

A 15. What is the probability that the demand will be at least one but
not more than four?
A. 0.76 B. 0.71 C. 0.51 D. 0.35

EXPLORE

Activity 1: CLASSIFY ME!

Directions: Classify whether the following random variables are DISCRETE or
CONTINUOUS. Write D or C only. Write your answer on the space provided.
D 1. The number of deaths per year attributed to lung cancer.
C 2. The average amount of electricity consumed per household per
month.
D 3. The number of patient arrivals per hour at a medical clinic.
D 4. The number of bushels of mangoes per hectare this year.
D 5. The number of voters favoring a candidate.
D 6. The number of people who are playing LOTTO each day.
C 7. The amount of sugar in a cup of coffee.
C 8. The time needed to finish the test.
 D 9. The number of female athletes in R1AA.
C 10. The speed of a car.
D 11. The number of dropouts in a school district for a period of 10
years.
C 12. The amount of paint utilized in a building project.
D 13. The number of siblings in a family of a region.
C 14. The weight of newborns each year in a hospital.
D 15. The number of COVID-19 cases each day.

Activity 2: JUSTIFY ME!

Directions: Given the following experiments, give the random variable X
that fits the type of random variable given. The first entry is already
answered as your guide.

Type of Random
Experiment Random Variable X
Variable
Example:
The number of La Union
The car travelling in Discrete
tourist spots visited.
La Union tourist spots.
THE TIME PLAYERS SPENT ON
Playing mobile games Continuous
PLAYING MOBILE GAMES
The learners reading a THE NUMBER OF LEARNERS
READING MODULES AT THE Discrete
module.
LIBRARY
Eating your breakfast THE AMOUNT OF BREAKFAST
YOU EAT EVERYDAY Continuous
every
day.
THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS
Learners going to school. COMING TO THE SCHOOL Discrete

Visiting the social THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE USING

THE SOCIAL MEDIA SITES Discrete
media sites.

Activity 3: FINDING MY VALUE!

Directions: Find the possible values of the given random variable of the
following experiments below. Write your answer on the space provided.

1. Supposed two coins are tossed, let P be the random variable

representing the number of heads that occur. Find the values of the
random variable P.

Possible Outcomes Random Variable P

PPP 2
PPZ 2
PZP 2
PZZ 1

ZPP 2
ZPZ 1
ZZP 1
ZZZ 0

Answer: The values of the random variable P are 0.1.2.3

2. Inside the box are 2 balls – one white and one yellow. Two balls are
picked one at a time with replacement (meaning the ball is replaced
once picked). Let X be the random variable representing the
number of white balls. Find the values of the random variable X.
Possible Outcomes Random Variable X
XX 2
XY 1
YX 1
YY 0
Answer: The values of the random variable X are 0.1.2 .

3. Suppose three cellphones are tested. Let R represent the defective

cellphones and N for the non-defective cellphones. Let U be the
random variable that represent the defective cellphones. What are the
possible values of the random variable R?

Possible Outcomes Random Variable U

RRRR 4
RRRN 3
RRNR 3
RNNN 1
RNRR 3
RNRN 2
RNNR 2
NRRR 3
Answer: The values of the random variable U are 0,1,2,3 &4 .

DEEPEN
At this point, you are going to apply what you have learn about the
random variables. You are expected to solve problems regarding finding the
value of a random variable.

What you need:

A piece of paper/Bond Paper
Ballpen or any writing material

What you must do:

Read the problem below. After reading, prepare a table just like what
we did in the different examples previously. You are expected to determine the
number of possible outcomes or sample space (S). The correct values of random
variables and interpretation of the obtained values (see example 2 and 3 as your
reference). You will be scored based on the give rubrics found at the end of the
module.
Problem:
 Five coins are tossed. Let G be the random variable representing the
number of heads (H) that occur. Find the values of the random
variable G.

What to find:
1. The number of possible outcomes or sample space (S).
2. The sample spaces (place in the table).
3. The correct values of random variable G.
4. Interpretation or description about the value of the random variable G.
ANSWER:
Possible Outcome: Random Variable G
GGGGG 5
GGGGS 4
GGGSG 4
GGGSS 3
GGSGG 4
GGSGS 3
GGSSG 3
GGSSS 2
GSGGG 4
GSGGS 3
GSGSG 3
GSGSS 2
GSSGG 3
GSSGS 2
GSSSG 2
GSSSS 1
SGGGG 4
SGGGS 3
SGGSG 3
SGGSS 2
SGSGG 3
SGSGS 2
SGSSG 2
SGSSS 1
SSGGG 3
SSGGS 2
SSGSG 2
SSGSS 1
SSSGG 2
SSSGS 1
SSSSG 1
SSSSS 0

FROM THE TABLE,THE VALUES OF THE RANDOM VARIABLE

G ARE 0,1,2,3,4 & 5.
LESSON 2

EXPLORE

Activity 1: AM I A PROBABILITY DISTRIBUTION?

Directions: Determine whether the following represents a probability
distribution or not. Explain your answer.

ANSWER:
1.Not Probability Distribution,because it is not equal to 1.

2.Probability Distribution,because it is equal to 1.

3.Not Probability Distribution,because it is not equal to 1.

4.Not Probability Distribution,because it is not equal to 1.

5. Probability Distribution,because it is equal to 1.

DEEPEN

At this point, you are going to apply what you have learn about the
random variables. You are expected to solve problems regarding finding the
value of a random variable and applying properties of probability
distribution.

What you need:

A piece of paper/Bond Paper
Ballpen or any writing material

What you must do:

Read and analyze the problem below. After reading, answer the
question that follows. You will be scored based on the give rubrics found at
the end of the module.

RX Problem:

Kate is a boutique shop owner in her town. Due to COVID-19

pandemic, wearing a facemask of a person is required for their safety.
Since there are limited stocks available, she decided to start another
business by making a face mask. She started selling a face mask from
day 1 to day 10. The data she collected is shown in the table below:

Guide:
Day Number of Face Mask (X) X P(X)
1 25 10 2
10
2 20
12 1
3 15 10
4 14 14 ?
15 ?
5 15 20 ?
6 10 25 ?
This is a sample. Complete this by
7 12 writing the value of X, then counting how
8 10 many X (example: 15, there are 3 out of
the 10 days) in P(X).
9 15
10 14

What to find:

Illustrate a probability distribution of a random variable X showing

the number of face mask sold per day and its corresponding probabilities.
Also, check the two properties of the probability distribution.
ANSWER:
P (1)25/10 (1)=25/10=2.5
P (2)20/10 (2)=20/20=1
P (3)15/10 (3)=15/30=0.5
P (4)14/10 (4)=14/40=0.35
P (5)15/10 (5)=15/50=0.3
P (6)10/10 (6)=10/60=0.166 OR 167
P (7)12/10 (7)=10/70=0.17
P (8)10/10 (8)=10/80=0.125
P (9)15/10 (9)=15/90=0.166 OR 167
P (10)14/10 (10)=14/100=0.14

LESSON 3

EXPLORE
Activity 1: FIND MY VALUE!
Directions: Given the problem below, answer the following questions. Show
your solution to each question.

Number of Absences

The monthly absences of a learner based on his class adviser’s record

are presented in the probability distribution below:

X
(number of 0 1 2 3 4
absences)
P(X) 1 3 3 1 1
(Probability) 10 10 10 10 5
Questions:
a. What is the probability that the number of absences is more than 3?
b. What is the probability that the number of absences is at least 2?
c. What is the probability that the number of absences is greater
than 1 but less than 4?
ANSWER: 1. 7/10 2. 1/2 3.1/2

DEEPEN
At this point, you are going to apply what you have learn about the
random variables. You are expected to compute probability corresponding to
a given random variable.
What you need:
A piece of paper/Bond Paper
Ballpen or any writing material
What you must do:
Read and analyze the problem below. After reading, answer the question
that follows. You will be scored based on the give rubric found at the end of the
module. Problem:
 “Bayanihan To Heal as One Act”
In a certain barangay, the DSWD conducted a survey among the ages
of senior citizens who will receive cash assistance or the Social Amelioration
Program (SAP). This program is a cash emergency subsidy program for
Filipino families whose lives are greatly affected by the Enhance
Community Quarantine (ECQ). It is
 mandated by the new law, the “Bayanihan To Heal As One Act”, which was
signed by the President on March 25, 2020. The given data shows the
probability distribution among the ages of senior citizens.

Age X Probability P(X)

60 0.16
61 0.10
62 0.10
63 0.07
65 0.13
67 0.10
68 0.07
70 0.07
72 0.10
73 0.07
80 0.03
Questions:

a. What is the probability that at least 65 years old senior citizen will
receive the SAP?
b. What is the probability that at most 70 years old senior citizen
will receive the SAP?
c. What is the probability that at least 60 years old but less than 70
years old senior citizen will receive the SAP?
d. What is the probability that more than 60 years old, but less than
67 years old senior citizen will receive the SAP?
e. Give interpretations on your answers obtained from questions a to d.
ANSWER:
A.P (x least 65)
=(65)(67)(70)(73)(80)
=0.13+0.10+0.07+0.07+0.10+0.07+0.03
=0.57

B.P (x most 70)

=(70)(68)(67)(65)(63)(62)(61)(60)
=0.07+0.07+0.10+0.13+0.07+0.10+0.10+0.16
=0.8

C.P (x least 60 but less than 70)

=(60)(61)(62)(63)(65)(67)(68)(70)
=0.16+0.10+0.10+0.10+0.07+0.13+0.10+0.07+0.07
=0.08
D.P (x most 60 but less than 67)
=(60)(61)(62)(63)(65)(67)
=0.16+0.10+0.10+0.07+0.13+0.10
=0.66
E.There are 0.57 probability that at least 65 years old senior citizen will receive
the SAP.
A.)There are 0.8 probability that at most 70 years old senior citizen will receive
the SAP.
B.)There are 0.08 probability that more than 60 years old but less than 67 years
old senior citizen will receive the SAP.
C.)There are 0.66 probability that more than 60 years old but less than 67 years
old senior citizen will receive the SAP.

Rubric:

Your output in all DEEPEN part will be graded using this rubric.

Criteria Excellent Satisfactory Developing Beginning

10 points 8 points 5 points 2 points
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Write the letter of the best answer for each test item.
D 1. Which of the following statement describe a continuous random
variable?
A. The number of students present in a Class Temperance.
B. The average distance travelled by a tricycle in a month.
C. The number of motorcycles owned by a randomly selected household.
D. The number of girls taller than 5 feet in a random sample of 6 girls.
A 2. Which of the following is an example of discrete variable?
A. Distance travelled between cars.
B. Height of the students in a section Prudence.
C. Number of blue marbles in the box.
D. Weight of potatoes in the basket.
D 3. Which of the following is NOT a continuous random variable?
A. The height of the airplane’s flight
B. The amount of liquid on a container
C. The length of time for the check up in the hospital
D. The number of clients of a certain Insurance Company each day
A 4. Which of the following is discrete random variable?
A. Hipolito weighs 65 kg.
B. Hipolito is 160 cm tall.
C. Hipolito has two brothers.
D. Hipolito ran 100 meters in 10.2 seconds.
C 5. You decided to conduct a survey of families with two children. You
are interested in counting the number of girls (out of 2 children) in
each family. Is this a random variable?
A. Yes, it is a random variable. B. Maybe.
C. No, it is not a random variable. D. Cannot be determined.
C 6. Which of the following statement DOES NOT describe a continuous
random variable?
A. The distance traveled by a truck in an hour.
B. The average height of a coconut tree each day.
C. The number of provinces belong to Region I.
D. The intensity of an earthquake that happens last month.
C 7. Suppose you tossed three coins. What are the sample spaces
for the experiment above?
A. HHH, TTT
B. TTT, HHH, TTH, THT, HTH
C. TTT, HHH, HHT, THT, HTH
D. TTT, TTH, THT, HTT, HHT, HTH, THH, HHH

A 8. Suppose three laptops are tested. Let D represent the

defective laptop and N for the non-defective laptop. How many
possible outcomes will occur from the experiment?
A. 3 B. 4 C. 8 D. 9
D 9. Based on number 8, if we let X be the random variable representing
the number of non-defective laptops. What are the possible values of
the random variable?
A. 0, 1 B. 0, 1, 2 C. 1, 2, 3 D. 0, 1, 2, 3

D 10. Which probability distribution represents the given problem?

A. X 0 1 2 C. X 0 1 2 3
1 1 1 1 3 3 1
P(X) 2 2 4 P(X) 2 8 8 8

B. X 0 1 2 D. X 0 1 2 3
1 1 1 3 1 35 1
P(X) 4 2 4 P(X) 8 8 8 8

B 11. Which of the following values can serve as the values of a

probability distribution?
A. P(1) = 0.42, (2) = 0.31, (3 ) = 0.37
B. P(1) = 9/14, (2) = 4/14, (3) = 1/14
C. P(1) = 0.08, (2) = 0.12, (3 ) = 1.03
D. P(1) = 10/33, (2) = 12/33, (3) = 10/33
C 12. The probabilities that a customer buys 5, 8, 9, 12, and 15 items in a
 grocery store are 0.06, 0.14, 0.32, 0.28, and 0.20, respectively.
Which probability distribution represents the given problem?
A. X 5 8 9 12 15
P(X) 0.06 0.14 0.2 0.28 0.32

B. X 5 8 9 12 15
P(X) 0.32 0.28 0.2 0.14 0.06

C. X 5 8 9 12 15
P(X) 0.06 0.14 0.32 0.28 0.20

D. X 5 8 9 12 15
P(X) 0.06 0.14 0.2 0.28 0.32

C13. The given table represents a probability distribution.

What is P(1 + P(4)?
X 1 2 3 4
P(X) 1 1 1 1
3 6 6 3
A. 1/6 B. 1/3 C. 1/2 D. 2/3

For number 14 to 15, refer to the given problem below:

The given table shows the probability distribution of a random variable Z
which represents the percentage of male students per section among Grade 11 senior
high school students.
Z 8 9 11 14 15 18
P(Z) 8% 8% 25% 17% 25% 17%
A 14. Find P(Z ≥ 9)
A. 92% B.84% C. 59% D.43%
A 15. Find (8 < Z < 15)
A. 84% B.73 % C. 59% D.50%
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