SENIOR HIGHSCHOOL – SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND

MATHEMATICS

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS

QUARTER 4, WEEK 1-3

Solving Problems Involving Mean and Variance of Probability Distributions
MELC WITH CODE:
1. Solves problems involving mean and variance of probability distributions. (M11/12SP-IIIb-4)
Subtask: Present the meaning of the mean of a probability distribution.
Identify the steps in finding the mean of a probability distribution.
Present the meaning of the variance of probability distribution.
Identify the steps in finding the variance of a probability distribution.
2. Illustrates a normal random variable and its characteristics. (M11/12SP-IIIc-1)
Subtask: Define the normal distribution.
Identify the properties of a normal distribution.

Prepared by:
CHRISTINE ANN ANDILLO – SALUBON
SHS Teacher
Subject: Statistics and Probability Student No.:
Name: Grade and Section:
Subject Teacher: CHRISTINE ANN A. SALUBON Date:
Direction: Copy the Concept Notes in your notebook. Copy and answer the
Seatwork in a 1 whole sheet of yellow paper.

Solving Problems Involving Mean and Variance of Probability Distributions

Seatwork # 01
Compute the mean and variance of the following problems by following the step by
step procedure as shown in the examples.

1. The number of X days in the rainy months that a construction worker cannot
work because of the weather has the following probability distribution.
 2. Mark enters a local branch bank at 4:30 pm every payday, at which time there
are always two tellers on duty. The number X of customers in the bank who are
either at a teller window or are waiting in a single line for the next available
teller has the following probability distribution.

The Normal Distribution

Concept Notes:
The normal distribution, also known as Gaussian distribution is the most
important of all distribution because it describes the situation in which very large
values are rather rare, very small values are rather rare, but the middle values are
rather common. It is symmetric about the mean, showing that data near the mean are
more frequent in occurrence than the data far from the mean. In graph form normal
distribution or simply normal curve will appear as a bell curve.

The normal curve has a very important role in inferential statistics. It provides
a graphical representation of statistical values that are needed in describing the
characteristics of populations as well as in making decisions. It is defined by an
equation that uses the population mean (𝜇) and the standard deviation (𝜎). There is
no single curve, but rather a whole family of normal curves that have the same basic
characteristics but have different mean and standard distribution.
Seatwork # 02
Fill the blanks with the appropriate word or phrase to make meaningful statements.
References:
De la Peña, S. (2021). Statistics and probability module 3: Solving problems
involving mean and variance of probability distributions. La Union Schools
Division Region I.

Estalilla, C. (2021). Statistics and probability module 4: Normal distribution. La

Union Schools Division Region I.

Prepared by:

CHRISTINE ANN A. SALUBON

SHS Teacher II

Reviewed by:

CLARESA M. CAÑEDA
Master Teacher II

Checked by:

IRENE BELLE LESIGUES

Dept. Head

Concurred by:

LORLITA S. RICABLANCA
Asst. Principal II

Noted by:

MICHAEL A. REGIS, CE, MM, MAT

Secondary School Principal IV