Section: Module 4: Lesson 4: Discrete Random Variables and Discrete Distributions of Random Variables | Intro to Statistics | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
    • Find the expected value (mean), variance, and standard deviation of a discrete random variable.
    • Identify a situation in which a binomial random variable can be used to model and predict.
    • Compute and interpret the mean and standard deviation of a binomial random variable.
    • Calculate probabilities using the binomial distribution.
    • Identify a situation in which a Poisson random variable can be used to model and predict.
    • Calculate probabilities using the Poisson distribution.
    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 3 hours and 48 minutes.

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      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Discrete Random Variables URL
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      Read the entire page and watch the included video. (26 minutes)

      University of Florida - 2022

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      Binomial Random Variables URL
      Students must
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      Read the entire page and watch the included video. (22 minutes)

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      The Poisson Distribution URL
      Students must
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      Read the entire page and watch the two short videos included. (15 minutes)

      Penn State University - 2021

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      Finding Poisson Probabilities URL
      Students must
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      Read the entire page and watch the two short videos included. (13 minutes)