Random

Variable
Chapter 1
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WHY DATA IS NOT RELIABLE?

 It takes different values

in different situations.
 Not consistent or
having a fixed pattern.
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VARIABLE
 Any characteristics, number,
or quantity that is liable to
change.
 Also known as data item.
 Can be counted or
measured.
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TERMS
 Random Variable
 Discrete Random
Variable
Continuous Random
Variable
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TERMS
Random Variable
 It is a variable being measured to
produce numerical observations
associated with the random
outcomes of a chance experiment.
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EXAMPLE
Random Variable
 Outcome of a Coin Toss.
 Eating Contest.
 Amount of meteors yearly.
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TERMS
Discrete Random Variable
 These are random variables
where the observed numerical
values are produced by counting.
 Assumes whole numbers only.
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EXAMPLE
Discrete Random Variable
 Number of students in your
section.
 Number of chairs in your
section.
 Cynthia Villar’s Subdivision.
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TERMS
Continuous Random Variable
 These are random variables where the
observed numerical value are results of
measuring.
 May take on any numbers within
numerical intervals.
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EXAMPLE
Continuous Random Variable
 Cynthia Villar’s IQ.
 Weight of a newborn baby.
 Phone Storage.
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EXAMPLE
1. An experiment was conducted
where the profiles of four (4)
professional basketball players during
their amateur years are randomly
selected. The following data is shown:
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EXAMPLE
No. of Playing Time
Points per Rebounds Field Goal per Game
Players
Game per game (%) (in mins.)

A 5 2 85 4.65

B 18 5 75.7 6.7

C 22 7 68.4 8

D 20 4 50 7.5
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EXAMPLE
1. Find:
a. Random Variables
b. Discrete Random Variables
c. Continuous Random Variables
 RANDOM VARIABLES
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No. of Playing Time

Points per Rebounds Field Goal per Game
Players
Game per game (%) (in mins.)

A 5 2 85 4.65

B 18 5 75.7 6.7

C 22 7 68.4 8

D 20 4 50 7.5

DISCRETE VARIABLES CONTINUOUS VARIABLES

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RECAP
1. Variables are data that likely to change.
2. Random Variables are numerical data from a
chance experiment.
3. Discrete Random Variable is a variable whose
value is obtained by counting.
4. Continuous Random Variable is a variable
whose value is obtained by measuring.
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ACTIVITY

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