Expected Value

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the expected value in probability and statistics?
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The expected value is the long-term average or mean of a random variable, calculated as the sum of all possible values, each multiplied by their respective probabilities.
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CCSS.HSS.MD.A.2
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you calculate the expected value of a discrete random variable?
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To calculate the expected value, multiply each possible outcome by its probability and then sum all these products.
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CCSS.HSS.MD.A.2
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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In the context of expected value, what does it mean if the expected value is greater than zero?
Back
If the expected value is greater than zero, it indicates a potential profit or gain in the long run.
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CCSS.HSS.MD.B.5B
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does it indicate if the expected value is less than zero?
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If the expected value is less than zero, it indicates a potential loss in the long run.
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CCSS.HSS.MD.A.2
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the expected value of rolling a fair six-sided die?
Back
The expected value of rolling a fair six-sided die is 3.5.
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CCSS.HSS.MD.A.2
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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If you win $12 for rolling a six and $6 for rolling a one on a die, how do you find the expected value of this game?
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Calculate the expected value by multiplying the winnings by their probabilities: (1/6 * $12) + (1/6 * $6) + (4/6 * $0) = $3.
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CCSS.HSS.MD.B.5A
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the expected value of a game where you pay $1 to roll a die and win $3 if you roll a 2 or a 4?
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The expected value is calculated as: (1/3 * $3) + (2/3 * $0) - $1 = $0.
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CCSS.HSS.MD.B.5A
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