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Random Variables

The document outlines the definition and types of random variables, distinguishing between discrete and continuous random variables. It provides examples and exercises to illustrate how to determine possible values for random variables based on different scenarios. Additionally, it includes steps for identifying experiments, defining random variables, and listing possible outcomes.

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Random Variables

The document outlines the definition and types of random variables, distinguishing between discrete and continuous random variables. It provides examples and exercises to illustrate how to determine possible values for random variables based on different scenarios. Additionally, it includes steps for identifying experiments, defining random variables, and listing possible outcomes.

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RANDOM

VARIABLES
OBJECTIVES

1. Define random variable.

2. Distinguish between a discrete and


a continuous random variable.

3. Actively participates to the


activities/tasks given
RANDOM
VARIABLES
RANDOM
VARIABLES
EXAMPLE
Suppose you test 2 laptops to see if they are non-defective. Assign N for
non-defective and D for defective. List all possible outcomes and the
number of non-defective laptops for each outcome.

The random variable X represents the number of non-defective laptops


in a given outcome.

Sample space = NN, ND,


DN,DD

The possible values of X are 0, 1, and 2, which


represent all potential scenarios for the two laptops.

X= 0, 1, 2
TYPES OF RANDOM VARIABLES
EXAMPLES OF DISCRETE RANDOM
VARIABLES
TYPES OF RANDOM VARIABLES
EXAMPLES OF CONTINUOUS
RANDOM VARIABLES
1. Age of people in a group
• DISCRETE
2. Speed of a moving car in km/h
• CONTINUOUS
3. Weight of a loaf of bread in grams:
• CONTINUOUS
4. Number of books in a library:
• DISCRETE
5. Number of cars in a parking lot
• DISCRETE
6. Hours spent in exercising
• CONTINUOUS
7. A number of siblings a person has
• DISCRETE
8. Number of classes missed from Jan to
December
• DISCRETE
POSSIBLE
VALUES OF
RANDOM
VARIABLES
Steps to Find Possible Values of
Random Variables
1. Identify the experiment or activity and its
outcomes.
2. Define the Random Variable: Decide what you
are measuring or counting.
3. List the Possible Outcomes: Based on the
experiment, determine all the values the
random variable can take.
EXAMPLES
A BOX CONTAINS 5 RED CRAYONS AND 4 BLUE CRAYONS. 2
CRAYONS ARE DRAWN ONE AFTER THE OTHER WITHOUT PUTTING
THEM BACK. LET Z REPRESENT THE NUMBER OF BLUE CRAYONS
PICKED. FIND ALL POSSIBLE VALUES OF Z AND THE OUTCOMES
FOR EACH VALUE.

LET B REPRESENTS THE BLUE CRAYON AND RED FOR THE RED
CRAYON.
GROUP 1. Tossing a Coin Three Times
4. Number of Goals Scored in a
WORK
Soccer Match
Problem:
A coin is tossed three times. Let X be the random
Problem: variable representing the number of heads
The random variable Y represents obtained.
the number of goals scored by a •Task: List all possible outcomes and the values
team in a soccer match. The team of X.
can score anywhere between 0
2. Length of a Rope
and 10 goals in a single match.
Problem:
•Task: Identify the possible values The length of a rope is measured in meters. Let Y
of Y. represent the length of the rope, which could
range from 1.5 meters to 5 meters.
5. Weight of Luggage •Task: Determine the possible values for Y.
Problem:
Passengers' luggage is weighed at 3. Temperature in a City
the airport. Let X represent the Problem:
weight of a single bag (in The random variable YYY represents the
temperature in a city measured in degrees
kilograms), which ranges from 5
Celsius throughout the day. The temperature
kg to 50 kg. ranges from 20°C to 35°C.
•Task: Determine the possible •Task: Determine the range of possible values of
values of X. YYY.
6. A teacher randomly selects classrooms to count the number of
students who passed a recent math quiz. The random variable XXX
represents the number of students who passed in a selected
classroom. Suppose each classroom has 5 students.

Task: Identify the possible values of XXX.

7. A student has a bag containing 4 pencils (P) and 7 ballpens (B). The
student randomly selects 2 items from the bag. The random variable X
repreents the number of pencils selected.

FIND ALL THE POSSIBLE OUTCOMES AND THE VALUES OF X.

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