Block 2 L2. Mean and Variance of A Discrete Probability Distribution

Block 2 Lesson 2
Discrete Probability Distribution
Mean and Variance of Discrete

Probability Distribution
Aim for today:
Today, we will be able to find the mean, variance and

standard deviation of a discrete probability distribution.
REVIEW OF DICRETE PROBABILITY DISTRIBUTION
Construct a probability distribution to find the number of male officials (M) to be elected at the Board of
Trustees, consists of 3 members, if there are 5 male candidates and 8 female candidates.
Sample Space: S = {MMM, MMF, MFM, MFF, FMM, FMF, FFM, FFF}
Outcome MMM MMF MFM MFF FMM FMF FFM FFF
n(M) 3 2 2 1 2 1 1 0
n(M) f P(M)
3 1 0.125
2 3 0.375
1 3 0.375
0 1 0.125
Total 8 1
SOUTHEASTERN COLLEGE MEAN AND VARIANCE OF DISCRETE PROBABILITY DISTRIBUTION

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MEAN OF DICRETE PROBABILITY DISTRIBUTION
The mean or the expected value of a random n(M) f P(M)
variable in a discrete probability distribution is 3 1 0.125
defined by the sum of the product of the values of
2 3 0.375
random variable and its corresponding
probability. 1 3 0.375
0 1 0.125
𝜇 = ෍ 𝑛 𝑀 ⋅ 𝑃(𝑀) Total 8 1
Where: 𝜇 = ෍ 𝑛 𝑀 ⋅ 𝑃(𝑀)
𝑛(𝑀) is the value of random variable
𝜇 = 3 ⋅ 0.125 + 2 ⋅ 0.375 + 1 ⋅ 0.375 + 0 ⋅ 0.125
*other references uses “x” as the value of
𝜇 = 0.375 + 0.75 + 0.375 + 0
random variable
𝝁 = 𝟏. 𝟓
𝑃(𝑀) is the corresponding probability of
occurrence of the random variable in an Practical Interpretation:
outcome. There are expected 1 to 2 male candidates to be
elected as member of the Board.
VARIANCE AND STANDARD DEVIATION OF DPD
𝟐 𝟐
The variance (𝜎 2 ) and standard deviation (𝜎) of a n(M) f P(M) 𝒏 𝑴 𝒏 𝑴 ⋅𝑷 𝑴
discrete probability distribution is defined by: 3 1 0.125 9 1.125
2 3 0.375 4 1.5
𝜎2 = ෍ 𝑛 𝑀 2 ⋅𝑃 𝑥 − 𝜇2 1 3 0.375 1 0.375
0 1 0.125 0 0
𝜎= ෍𝑛 𝑀 2 ⋅𝑃 𝑥 − 𝜇2 Total 8 1 3
𝝁 = 𝟏. 𝟓
Take note: The standard deviation is just
the square root of the variance. 𝜎2 = ෍ 𝑛 𝑀 2 ⋅𝑃 𝑥 − 𝜇2 𝜎= ෍𝑛 𝑀 2 ⋅𝑃 𝑥 − 𝜇2
𝜎= 𝜎2 𝜎 2 = 3 − 1.5 2
𝜎 2 = 3 − 2.25 𝜎 = 1.075
𝝈𝟐 = 𝟎. 𝟕𝟓 𝝈 = 𝟎. 𝟖𝟔

Find the mean, variance and standard deviation of the probability distribution below.
𝑯 𝑷(𝑯) 𝑯 ⋅ 𝑷(𝑯) 𝑯𝟐 𝑯𝟐 ⋅ 𝑷(𝑯)
0 3 𝜇 = ෍ 𝑛 𝑀 ⋅ 𝑃(𝑀) =
50
1 21 𝜎2 = ෍ 𝑛 𝑀 2 ⋅𝑃 𝑥 − 𝜇2 =
50
2 11 2
𝜎= ෍𝑛 𝑀 ⋅𝑃 𝑥 − 𝜇2 =
50
3 3
25
4 3
25
5 3
50
Total
Find the mean, variance and standard deviation of the probability distribution below.
𝑯 𝑷(𝑯) 𝑯 ⋅ 𝑷(𝑯) 𝑯𝟐 𝑯𝟐 ⋅ 𝑷(𝑯)
0 3 𝜇 = ෍ 𝑛 𝑀 ⋅ 𝑃(𝑀) = 𝟐
0 0 0
50
1 21 𝜎2 = ෍ 𝑛 𝑀 2 ⋅𝑃 𝑥 − 𝜇2 = 𝟏. 𝟖
0.42 1 0.42
50
2 11 2
0.44 4 0.88 𝜎= ෍𝑛 𝑀 ⋅𝑃 𝑥 − 𝜇2 = 𝟏. 𝟑𝟒
50
3 3
0.36 9 1.08
25
4 3
0.48 16 1.92
25
5 3
0.30 25 1.5
50
Total 2 5.8
Mean and Variance of Discrete Question of the Day:
How do we find the mean, variance and standard
Probability Distribution deviation of a discrete probability distribution?
Mean of Probability Distribution Variance of Probability Distribution Standard Deviation of

𝜇 = ෍ 𝑛 𝑀 ⋅ 𝑃(𝑀) 𝜎2 = ෍ 𝑛 𝑀 2 ⋅𝑃 𝑥 − 𝜇2 𝜎= ෍𝑛 𝑀 2 ⋅𝑃 𝑥 − 𝜇2
Where: Where:
Where:
𝑛(𝑀) is the value of random 𝑛(𝑀) is the value of random
𝑛(𝑀) is the value of random
variable variable
*other references uses “x” as the
variable
*other references uses “x” as the
value of random variable *other references uses “x” as the
value of random variable
value of random variable
𝑃(𝑀) is the corresponding 𝑃(𝑀) is the corresponding
𝑃(𝑀) is the corresponding
probability of occurrence of the probability of occurrence of the
probability of occurrence of the
random variable in an outcome. random variable in an outcome.
random variable in an outcome.

LET’S GO HIGHER
In a convenient store, the number of tellers busy (T) with customers at 12:00 nn varies from day to day.
Past records indicate that the probability distribution of (T) is as follows:
Find the expected number of tellers busy and their standard deviation.
T P(T)
0 10%
1 20%
2 45%
3 15%
4 5%
5 5%

LET’S GO HIGHER
In a convenient store, the number of tellers busy (T) with customers at 12:00 nn varies from day to day.
Past records indicate that the probability distribution of (T) is as follows:
Find the expected number of tellers busy and their standard deviation.
T P(T) 𝑯 ⋅ 𝑷(𝑯) 𝑯𝟐 𝑯𝟐 ⋅ 𝑷(𝑯) Answers:

0 10% 0 0 0
It is expected that 2 tellers would be
1 20% 0.20 1 0.20 busy by 12:00 NN.
2 45% 0.90 4 1.80
The standard deviation is 1.18.
3 15% 0.45 9 1.35
4 5% 0.20 16 0.80
5 5% 0.25 25 1.25
2 5.40

Block 2 Lesson 2
Discrete Probability Distribution
Mean and Variance of Discrete

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Discrete Probability Distribution

Mean and Variance of Discrete

Today, we will be able to find the mean, variance and

SOUTHEASTERN COLLEGE MEAN AND VARIANCE OF DISCRETE PROBABILITY DISTRIBUTION

SOUTHEASTERN COLLEGE MEAN AND VARIANCE OF DISCRETE PROBABILITY DISTRIBUTION

Mean of Probability Distribution Variance of Probability Distribution Standard Deviation of

SOUTHEASTERN COLLEGE MEAN AND VARIANCE OF DISCRETE PROBABILITY DISTRIBUTION

SOUTHEASTERN COLLEGE MEAN AND VARIANCE OF DISCRETE PROBABILITY DISTRIBUTION

T P(T) 𝑯 ⋅ 𝑷(𝑯) 𝑯𝟐 𝑯𝟐 ⋅ 𝑷(𝑯) Answers:

SOUTHEASTERN COLLEGE MEAN AND VARIANCE OF DISCRETE PROBABILITY DISTRIBUTION

Mean and Variance of Discrete

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