Probability Discrete and Continuous Random Variables

It is a function whose value is a real number determined by each element in the sample space.

• Experiment

• Event

• Random Variable

• Probability

A fair coin is flipped three times. What is the probability of seeing heads exactly once?

• 3/8

• 1/8

• 1/2

• 1/6

If a fair coin is tossed twice, what is the probability of seeing heads exactly once?

• 3/4

• 1/3

• 1/2

• 2/3

The sum rolled on a pair of dice

• Discrete

• Continuous

Identify whether the experiment involves a discrete or a continuous random variable.

Recording the number of points scored by a NBA team in each game of the 2018 season

• Discrete Random Variable

• Continuous Random Variable

Identify whether the experiment involves a discrete or a continuous random variable.

• Discrete Random Variable

• Continuous Random Variable

Identify whether the experiment involves a discrete or a continuous random variable.

Collecting data about the mileage per liter of a certain brand and model of a car

• Discrete Random Variable

• Continuous Random Variable

Identify whether the experiment involves a discrete or a continuous random variable.

Measuring the length of time it takes before a dolphin surfaces in the ocean to breath

• Discrete Random Variable

• Continuous Random Variable

Identify whether the experiment involves a discrete or a continuous random variable.

• Discrete Random Variable

• Continuous Random Variable

The winning ticket number drawn from a raffle

• Discrete

• Continuous