6. Random Variables (Discrete and Continuous)
Random variables are essential in modeling uncertainty in various contexts such as engineering and applied sciences. Distinguishing between discrete and continuous random variables enriches the understanding of probabilistic models and outcomes. The chapter covers key concepts including probability mass functions, probability density functions, expectation, and variance, which play significant roles in analyzing random variables.
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What we have learnt
- Random Variables are functions that assign real numbers to outcomes of random experiments.
- Discrete Random Variables take countable values and rely on Probability Mass Functions (PMF).
- Continuous Random Variables take real-number values in intervals, employing Probability Density Functions (PDF) to describe their behavior.
Key Concepts
- -- Random Variables
- Numerical outcomes of random experiments, classified into discrete and continuous variables.
- -- Probability Mass Function (PMF)
- Describes the probabilities of discrete random variables.
- -- Probability Density Function (PDF)
- Describes the probabilities of continuous random variables over an interval.
- -- Cumulative Distribution Function (CDF)
- Function that gives the probability that a random variable is less than or equal to a certain value.
- -- Expectation (Mean)
- The long-term average value of a random variable.
- -- Variance
- Measures how much the values of a random variable deviate from the mean.
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