Practice Summary - 6.6 | 6. Random Variables (Discrete and Continuous) | Mathematics - iii (Differential Calculus) - Vol 3
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6.6 - Summary

Learning

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

Define a random variable.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what a random experiment is.

Question 2

Easy

What is a discrete random variable?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider examples like rolling dice or coin tosses.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What type of random variable can take on a countable number of values?

  • Continuous Random Variable
  • Discrete Random Variable
  • Both

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall the definitions of each type.

Question 2

True or False: The total probability across all values for a PMF sums to 1.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the definition of probability for random variables.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

A factory produces lightbulbs with a probability of 0.02 being defective. Let X be the number of defective lightbulbs in a batch of 100. Model X and determine its PMF.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Relate the problem to a binomial scenario with trials.

Question 2

A continuous random variable X has a distribution defined from a PDF of f(x) = 4x for 0 < x < 0.5. Calculate the expected value E(X).

πŸ’‘ Hint: Set up the integral for the expected value using the PDF.

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