OBJECTIVES:

The learner will be able to…

1.Illustrate random variable
(discrete and continuous)
2. Distinguish between a
discrete and a continuous
variable
A random variable is a variable
whose possible values are
determined by chance. It is
typically represented by an
uppercase letter usually X while
its corresponding lower case
letter in this case, x , is used to
represent one of its values.
In the illustration above, random variable is
represented by upper case X. The lower
case x represents the specific values.
Hence, x=3, x=2, x=2, x=1, x=2, x=1, x=1,
x=0
The sample space for the possible
outcomes is
S={ HHH, HHT,HTH,HTT, THH, THT, TTH, TTT}
The value of the variable X can be 0, 1, 2 or
3.
Random variables can be either
discrete or continuous
A discrete random variable can only
take a finite (countable) number or
distinct values. Distinct values mean
values that are exact and can be
represented by non negative whole
numbers.
A continuous random variable can
assume an infinite number of values
in an interval between two specific
values. This means they can
assume values that can be
represented not only by nonnegative
whole numbers but also fractions
decimals. These values are often
results of measurement.
ACITIVTY
Base on the given definition, Identify
if the given is discrete or continuous
random variable. Write discrete or
continuous
1. Let X=number of students
randomly selected to be interviewed
by a researcher.
2. Let Y=the weights of randomly
selected students in kilogram.

3. Let Y=number of left-handed

teachers randomly selected in a
faculty room.
4. Let X=the lengths of randomly selected
shoes of senior students in centimeters.
5. Let Z=number of defective light
bulbs among randomly selected light
bulbs.
The following are examples of discrete random
variable.
1.Let X=number of students randomly selected to
be interviewed by a researcher. This is a
discrete random variable because its possible
values are 1,2, 3 and so on.
2.Let Y=number of left-handed teachers
randomly selected in a faculty room.
3.Let Z=number of defective light bulbs among
randomly selected light bulbs.
The following are examples continuous
random variables
1.Let Y=the weights of randomly
selected students in kilogram. The
weight of the student for example can
be 50. 5 kg
2.Let X=the lengths of randomly
selected shoes of senior students in
centimeters.
 Think-Pair-Share

1.Let X=number of women randomly

selected in a political rally.

2. Let Z=the hourly temperature last

Sunday.

3. Let Y=the heights of daisy plant in the

backyard.
Evaluating:
Copy and answer in your activity notebook.
Determine if the random variable X or Y is discrete or
continuous. Write Dis if discrete and Con if
continuous
1.X = number of points scored in the last
season by a randomly selected basketball
player in the PBA
2.Y=the height of a randomly selected
student inside the library in centimeter.
3.X=number of birds in the nest
4. Y= the weights in kg or randomly
selected dancers after taking up
aerobics

5. Z=number of words read by

the students in an hour