University of San Carlos - North

Campus
SENIORHIGH
SCHOOL
ABM,AD,HUMSS,andSTEM

STAT 01

Random Variables and

Probability Distribution
UNIT 1

by: Ayla Grace I. Baylon

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Learning Goals
You will be able to:
❑ illustrate & distinguish between a discrete and a
continuous random variable;
❑ find the possible values of a random variable; ❑
illustrate and compute probabilities corresponding to a
given random variable;
❑ Illustrate, calculate and interpret the mean and the
variance of a discrete random variable; and
❑ solve problems involving mean and variance of
probability distributions.
GAME TIME!

1. Select five numbers from 2-12 and write the five numbers on
a sheet of paper.
2. Two dice will be thrown. If the sum of the dice is the same as
the number you have written on your paper, then cross out
the number.
3. The first one to cross out all five numbers should stand-up
and say “GAME OVER” and wins the game.
Can you think of way/strategy so that you
have a greater chance of winning the
games?
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LEVELS of
Measurement
Levels of Measurement
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 Measurement
Levels of STAT01|UNIT1
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Levels of Measurement: Example

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 RANDOM
VARIABLES
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RANDOM VARIABLE: Definition

A variable that takes a single numerical value

 (a real number) subject to variations due to
chance alone.

The values that random variables take may be discrete

or continuous.

Types
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DISCRETE Random Variable: Definition

A quantitative random variable that can

assume a countable number of values; thus,
it is possible to list its possible values.
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CONTINUOUS Random Variable:
Definition

A quantitative random
variable that can
assume an
uncountable number of
values (including
decimal or fractional values) .
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Drill
Decide if the random variable x is discrete or
continuous.
a) The distance your car travels on a tank of gas
The distance your car travels is a continuous random variable because it is a
measurement that cannot be counted. (All measurements are continuous
random variables.)
b.) The number of students in a statistics class
The number of students is a discrete random variable because it can be
counted.
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QUIZ STAT01|UNIT1
Determine whether it is a random variable or not random variable. If it is
a random variable, identify whether it is discrete or continuous. (1/2
cross wise, yellow paper)
1. The amount of rainfall every day on the rainy month of June. 2. The number of
accidents that happen at a busy city intersection per week for a period of 10
weeks.
3. The number of children in the household for all the households in a city
subdivision.
4. The time of the day when the different malls of the Metro Cebu will open.
5. The number of lotto winners per month from January to December. 6. The
weights of luggage checked-in by passengers in a specific flight from Cebu
to Manila.
7. The time it takes for 40 students in a class to finish a Math assignment.
8. The length of fish caught by fisherman at bay.
9. The prices offered for winners in a lottery.
10. The interest posted by the bank every quarter in your savings account.
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Thank you & God Bless!

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