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
Strong in Mind, Bod y and Spirit MEAN AND VARIANCE OF DISCRETE PROBABILITY DISTRIBUTION
College Road, Taft Avenue, Pasay City Aim: Today, we will be able to find the mean, variance and standard deviation of a discrete probability distribution.
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
Where: Total 8 1
is the value of random variable
*other references uses “x” as the value of
random variable
is the corresponding probability of occurrence of
the random variable in an outcome.
Practical Interpretation:
There are expected 1 to 2 male candidates to be
elected as member of the Board.
VARIANCE AND STANDARD DEVIATION OF DPD
The variance and standard deviation of a discrete n(M) f P(M)
probability distribution is defined by: 3 1 0.125 9 1.125
2 3 0.375 4 1.5
1 3 0.375 1 0.375
0 1 0.125 0 0
Take note: The standard deviation is just Total 8 1 3
the square root of the variance.
𝝁= 𝟏 . 𝟓

Find the mean, variance and standard deviation of the probability distribution below.
Total
Total
Find the mean, variance and standard deviation of the probability distribution below.

0
0 0
0 0
0
0.42 1 0.42
0.42
0.44 1
4 0.42
0.88
0.36 9 1.08
0.44 4 0.88
0.48 16 1.92
0.36
0.30 9
25 1.08
1.5
Total 2 5.8
0.48 16 1.92
0.30 25 1.5
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

Where: Where: Where:

is the value of random variable is the value of random variable is the value of random variable
*other references uses “x” as the *other references uses “x” as the *other references uses “x” as the
value of random variable value of random variable value of random variable
is the corresponding probability of is the corresponding probability of is the corresponding probability of
occurrence of the random variable occurrence of the random variable occurrence of the random variable
in an outcome. in an outcome. 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) 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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Block 2 Lesson 2

Discrete Probability Distribution

Mean and Variance of Discrete

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

Mean of Probability Distribution Variance of Probability Distribution Standard Deviation of

Where: Where: Where:

Mean and Variance of Discrete

Answer the worksheet at the myopenmath.com

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