Mean of

Probability
Distribution
Here starts the
lesson!
 Expectations

1.Illustrate the mean of a discrete random variable

2.Calculate the mean of a discrete random variable
3.Interpret the mean of a discrete random variable and
4.Solve problems on expected values.
What to
Answer
Check your
Pre-Test understanding

Activity 1,2,3,4 Post Test

 01
Looking Back
The mean of the sample or
population is computed by adding the
values and dividing by the total
number
Activity 1
Steps in solving expectation
value
1. Construct the probability
distribution
2. Add a column and
multiply the random
variable to the
corresponding probability
distribution
3. Add the product Book T
itle. P5
2

4. Finalize the answer

 The mean of
Probability
Distribution
Also known as the expected
value means the summation of a
random variable and probability
distribution

𝑛
𝜇=𝑥=∑ 𝑋 ∙ 𝑃 ( 𝑋 )
𝑖=0
Steps in solving expectation
value
1. Construct the probability
distribution
2. Add a column and
multiply the random
variable to the
corresponding probability
distribution
3. Add the product Book T
itle. P5
2

4. Finalize the answer

 Example:
The table below shows the size of households in a certain community and the
responding probabilities. Compute for expected value.
Example:
 Example:
Find the mean of the probability distribution of the random variable X, which can take
only the values of 2,3,4,5 given that P(2)=2/7, P(3)=3/7, P(4)=1/7, P(5)=1/7
 Example:
A company holds a raffle game. The amount to be won are as follows: one 10,000; two
5,000 each and 2,000 each. Two thousand tickets were sold at 100php. If you buy one of
the raffle tickets, what is your expected net gain?
 Remember
In computing the mean of the discrete
random variable, we should follow the steps;
construct the random variable, construct the
probability distribution, solve for the mean
using the formula, interpret the final answer
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