Discrete Probability

What is the definition of probability ?

• The study of random events

• The chance of an event occurring

• The calculation of outcomes

• The analysis of variables

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CCSS.7.SP.C.5

According to the Probability Diagram, which type of probability is based on personal judgment?

• Classical

• Empirical

• Subjective

• Theoretical

Which of the following is NOT a type of probability mentioned in the Probability Diagram?

• Classical

• Empirical

• Subjective

• Conditional

How is the variance (σ²) of a discrete probability distribution calculated?

• σ² = n • p • q

• σ² = ∑[X • P(X)] - μ²

• σ² = ∑[X² • P(X)] - μ²

• σ² = ∑n • p • q

How is the mean (μ) of a binomial distribution calculated?

• μ = n • p

• μ= ∑[X • P(X)]

• μ = ∑[X² • P(X)]

• μ = ∑n • p

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CCSS.HSS.ID.A.4

In the notation for the binomial distribution, what does 'n' represent?

• The numerical probability of a success

• The number of trials

• The symbol for the probability of failure

• The numerical probability of a failure

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CCSS.HSS.MD.A.3

CCSS.HSS.MD.A.4

What is the value of Probability of Failure if the probability of success p is 0.8?

• 0.2

• 0.8

• 1.0

• 0.5

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CCSS.7.SP.C.5

What does the Greek letter lambda (λ) represent in the Poisson distribution formula?

• The variance of occurrences

• The standard deviation of occurrences

• The mean number of occurrences per unit

• The probability of no occurrences

In the context of Poisson distribution, what is the approximate value of the constant 'e'?

• 3.1416

• 1.618

• 2.7183

• 1.4142

Drag & Drop the label where it corresponds.

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d

c

Subjective

Mode

Median

Mean

Binomial Distribution

Empirical

Probability Distribution

Classical

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CCSS.HSS.MD.A.3

CCSS.HSS.MD.A.4