12.8 - PMF vs PDF vs CDF
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Practice Questions
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What does PMF stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about its role in discrete variables.
Give one example of a discrete random variable.
💡 Hint: Recall earlier examples given in class.
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What type of random variable does PMF apply to?
💡 Hint: Recall earlier segments discussing functions.
True or False: CDF can only be used for discrete random variables.
💡 Hint: Consider the cumulative nature of CDF.
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Challenge Problems
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If you roll two dice, construct the PMF for the total rolled value. What are the probabilities for all outcomes from 2 to 12?
💡 Hint: Consider how many ways each total can be achieved.
Given a continuous random variable with a known PDF function, calculate the probability that it falls between two values.
💡 Hint: Engage with concepts of area under the curve.
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