ARELLANO UNIVERSITY

Juan Sumulong Campus

2600 Legarda St., Sampaloc, Manila
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
School 2021-2022

NAME: ANDREA GAIL A. BALABAT_______ DATE: FEBRUARY 4, 2022_____

GRADE & SECTION: _ABM 11-A___ TEACHER: _MS. ANGELICA MORALES______

CONCEPT NOTES 1

I. Topic:
Random Variables and Probability Distribution
II. Objectives:
a. Illustrates a random variable (discrete and continuous).
b. Distinguishes between a discrete and a continuous random variable.
III. Concepts:
 Random Variable – It is a numerical quantity that is assigned to the outcome of an
experiment. We use capital letters to represent a random variable.
Not Like an Algebra Variable. In Algebra a variable, like x, is an unknown value:
Example: x + 2 = 6
In this case we can find that x=4
But a Random Variable is different. A Random Variable has a whole set of values and it
could take on any of those values, randomly.
Example: X = {0, 1, 2, 3}
X could be 0, 1, 2, or 3 randomly.
And they might each have a different probability.
 Discrete and Continuous Random Variables
A random variable may be classified as discrete or continuous. A discrete random
variable is one that can assume only a countable number of values. A continuous
random variable can assume infinite number of values in one or more intervals.
Discrete Random Variables Continuous Random Variables
number of pencils in the box amount of antibiotics in the vial
number of soldiers in the troop Lifetime of light bulbs in minute
number of rotten tomatoes in the length of wire ropes
basket
IV. Exercises:
number of defective flashlights voltage of radio batteries
I. Classify
each random variable as either discrete or continuous.

1. The number of arrivals at an emergency room between midnight and 6:00a.m6:00a.m.

ANSWER: DISCRETE
2. The weight of a box of cereal labeled “1818 ounces.”
ANSWER: CONTINUOUS
3. The duration of the next outgoing telephone call from a business office.
 ANSWER: CONTINUOUS
4. The number of kernels of popcorn in a 11-pound container.
ANSWER: DISCRETE
5. The number of applicants for a job.
ANSWER: DISCRETE
6. The time between customers entering a checkout lane at a retail store.
ANSWER: DISCRETE
7. The weight of refuse on a truck arriving at a landfill.
ANSWER: CONTINUOUS
8. The number of passengers in a passenger vehicle on a highway at rush hour.
ANSWER: DISCRETE
9. The number of clerical errors on a medical chart.
ANSWER: DISCRETE
10. The number of accident-free days in one month at a factory.
ANSWER: CONTINUOUS

II. Look around your environment and list 5 examples of discrete and continuous random variables.

Discrete random variablejhg Continuous random variable

1. The number of students in a classroom. 1. The weight of a human
2. The number of subjects in Senior High 2. The temperature in the Philippines
School.
3. The time required to run a mile.
3. The number of notebooks in a bag.
4. The height of a girl.
4. The number of defective products in a
store. 5. The time taken to complete an
examination.
5. The list of candidates in 2022 Philippine
presidential election.