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Random Variables
and Probability
Distributions
Random Variable
A random variable, RV (pemboleh ubah rawak) is a
variable that can take on different values according to
the outcome of an experiment.
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Discrete Probability Distribution
A probability distribution (taburan kebarangkalian) is a
table, formula, or graph that describes the values (x) of a
RV and the probability, p(x) associated with these values.
Example 1
A financial counselor conducts investment seminars with
each seminar limited to 6 attendees. Because of the small size
of the seminar group and the personal attention each person
receives, some of the attendees become clients following the
seminar.
x 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
p(x) 0.05 m 0.20 0.25 0.15 0.15 0.10
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a) Find the value of m.
m = 1 – 0.9 = 0.1
P(X = c) = P(X = d) = 0
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The probability that X will take a value in the interval
c X d is given by the area under the graph of f (x)
between the values c and d.
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Normal Distribution
The normal distribution (taburan normal) is the most
important of all probability distributions because of its crucial
role in statistical inference.
half the area under the curve is above the mean and half
is below it
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Normal curve is symmetrical
two halves identical
Curve Curve
extends Area Area extends
to - = 0.5 = 0.5 to +
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the probability density function of a normal random
variable, X is
, - ≤ x ≤
where
is the mean of the normal distribution
is the standard deviation of the normal distribution
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The Z-score is how far above or below the individual value is
compared to the population mean in units of standard deviation.
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a) P(Z -1.34)
= 0.0901
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Example 2
Using standardized normal table, determine the following prob.
Example 3
Following their production, industrial generator shafts
are tested for static and dynamic balance, and the
necessary weight is added to predrilled holes in order to
bring each shaft within balance specifications. From past
experience, the amount of weight added to a shaft has been
normally distributed, with an mean, = 35 grams and a
standard deviation, = 9 grams. What is the probability
that a randomly selected shaft will require
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a) between 35 and 40 grams of weight for proper balance?
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Finding Values of Z
Sometime, we are required to determine the value of Z
given a probability.
-Z
Example 4
a) Find the value of Z0.0212
0.0212
Z0.0212
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Example 4
b) Find the value of Z0.298
0.298
Z0.298
Since the prob. value
0.702 is not available
from the table, take
the nearest prob.
Therefore, Z0.298 0.53
Example 4
c) Find the value of -Z0.0066
0.0066
-Z0.0066
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Example 4
d) Find the value of Z0.015
Example 4
e) Find the value of -Z0.025
0.025
-Z0.025
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Example 5
Using
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