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Which of the following describes a discrete probability distribution?
Which of the following describes a discrete probability distribution?
What are the two conditions that a discrete probability distribution must satisfy?
What are the two conditions that a discrete probability distribution must satisfy?
In a binomial distribution, what does the variable 'p' represent?
In a binomial distribution, what does the variable 'p' represent?
What is the formula for calculating the variance in a binomial distribution?
What is the formula for calculating the variance in a binomial distribution?
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How do you calculate the probability of getting exactly 4 successes in a binomial experiment with 12 trials?
How do you calculate the probability of getting exactly 4 successes in a binomial experiment with 12 trials?
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What is the mean for a binomial distribution given n trials and probability p of success?
What is the mean for a binomial distribution given n trials and probability p of success?
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What type of distribution describes successes in trials from a finite population without replacement?
What type of distribution describes successes in trials from a finite population without replacement?
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If a student randomly guesses on a multiple-choice test with 10 questions, what is the probability of answering exactly 6 questions correctly?
If a student randomly guesses on a multiple-choice test with 10 questions, what is the probability of answering exactly 6 questions correctly?
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What is the mean number of trials required to achieve r successes in a Negative Binomial Distribution?
What is the mean number of trials required to achieve r successes in a Negative Binomial Distribution?
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In the context of Negative Binomial Distribution, what does the variance formula represent?
In the context of Negative Binomial Distribution, what does the variance formula represent?
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For a survey with a 9% completion rate, what is the probability of getting the 3rd completed survey on the 10th call?
For a survey with a 9% completion rate, what is the probability of getting the 3rd completed survey on the 10th call?
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What is the probability that the first defective tire will be identified on the 27th inspection, if the defect probability is 2%?
What is the probability that the first defective tire will be identified on the 27th inspection, if the defect probability is 2%?
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How is the probability of receiving exactly 8 orders in one day calculated if the average is 12 orders?
How is the probability of receiving exactly 8 orders in one day calculated if the average is 12 orders?
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If a startup receives an average of 7 text messages over 3 hours, what is the probability of receiving exactly 9 messages in that same period?
If a startup receives an average of 7 text messages over 3 hours, what is the probability of receiving exactly 9 messages in that same period?
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What is the probability that the third oil strike occurs on the seventh drilled well, given a 20% success rate?
What is the probability that the third oil strike occurs on the seventh drilled well, given a 20% success rate?
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What is the variance of the number of trials needed to achieve three successful oil strikes when the probability is 20%?
What is the variance of the number of trials needed to achieve three successful oil strikes when the probability is 20%?
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What does the variable $K$ represent in the probability formula?
What does the variable $K$ represent in the probability formula?
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In the provided probability formulas, what does the value $N$ signify?
In the provided probability formulas, what does the value $N$ signify?
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If a sample of 10 marbles is drawn from an urn containing 400 red and 600 blue marbles, what is the probability of drawing exactly 3 red marbles using the appropriate formula?
If a sample of 10 marbles is drawn from an urn containing 400 red and 600 blue marbles, what is the probability of drawing exactly 3 red marbles using the appropriate formula?
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In a geometric distribution, what does the mean ($ ext{µ}$) equal?
In a geometric distribution, what does the mean ($ ext{µ}$) equal?
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What is the variance ($ ext{σ}^2$) for a geometric distribution?
What is the variance ($ ext{σ}^2$) for a geometric distribution?
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When considering the probability that the 5th car is the first red car on a Tuesday, which type of probability distribution is being utilized?
When considering the probability that the 5th car is the first red car on a Tuesday, which type of probability distribution is being utilized?
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If the probability of a tire being defective is 2%, what is the probability that the 5th tire tested is a defect?
If the probability of a tire being defective is 2%, what is the probability that the 5th tire tested is a defect?
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In the given scenario of engineers, what does the variable $x$ signify in the context of the geometric distribution?
In the given scenario of engineers, what does the variable $x$ signify in the context of the geometric distribution?
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What cumulative geometric distribution formula is used to find the probability that $X$ is less than or equal to $x$?
What cumulative geometric distribution formula is used to find the probability that $X$ is less than or equal to $x$?
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To calculate the mean number of tires expected to test until finding the first defective one, which value is used?
To calculate the mean number of tires expected to test until finding the first defective one, which value is used?
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Study Notes
Probability Distributions
- A probability distribution defines possible values of a random variable and their associated probabilities.
- Discrete probability distributions cover values of discrete random variables and their likelihoods.
Conditions for Discrete Probability Distribution
- Probabilities must satisfy (0 ≤ P(X = x) ≤ 1).
- The sum of probabilities must equal (1): (\sum P(X = x) = 1).
Types of Discrete Probability Distributions
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Binomial Distribution: Deals with two possible outcomes (success or failure).
- Probability formula: (P(X) = \binom{n}{x} p^x q^{n - x})
- Mean: (\mu = np)
- Variance: (\sigma^2 = np(1 - p))
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Hypergeometric Distribution: Describes number of successes in n trials from a finite population without replacement.
- Probability formula: (P(x) = \frac{\binom{K}{x} \binom{N-K}{n-x}}{\binom{N}{n}})
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Geometric Distribution: Defines chances of achieving first success in independent and identical trials.
- Probability: (P(X = x) = q^{x - 1} p)
- Cumulative distribution: (P(X ≤ x) = 1 - q^x)
- Mean: (\mu = \frac{1}{p})
- Variance: (\sigma^2 = \frac{q}{p^2})
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Negative Binomial Distribution: Counts trials until the r-th success.
- Probability formula: (P(X) = \binom{n - 1}{r - 1} p^r q^{n - r})
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Poisson Distribution: Models the number of events occurring in a fixed interval.
- Probability formula: (P(X = x) = \frac{\mu^x e^{-\mu}}{x!})
Applications of Discrete Probability Distributions
- Binomial Example: Rolling a die 12 times, calculate the probability of rolling a "4" five times, utilizing binomial formulas.
- Hypergeometric Example: Calculate probabilities for students enrolled in a course among a sample size.
- Geometric Example: Finding probabilities related to the sequence of car colors.
Specific Probability Problems
- Doctor and nurse selection scenario: Calculate probability of choosing 4 doctors from a total of 25 names without replacement.
- Marbles example: Find the likelihood of drawing a specific number of red marbles from an urn.
- Tire defect analysis: Determine probabilities of defective vs. non-defective tires.
Velocity of Events in Independence
- Returning probabilities concerning company operations like identifying defects or strikes in geological studies.
Summary Formulas
- Binomial:
- Mean: (\mu = np)
- Variance: (\sigma^2 = np(1-p))
- Negative Binomial:
- Mean: (\mu = \frac{r}{p})
- Variance: (\sigma^2 = \frac{rq}{p^2})
- Geometric:
- Mean: (\mu = \frac{1}{p})
- Variance: (\sigma^2 = \frac{q}{p^2})
- Poisson:
- For ( \mu) events per interval, use formulas for generating probability for x occurrences.
Real-World Applications
- Utilization in various industries like risk assessment, quality control, or service efficiency.
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This quiz explores the concept of discrete probability distributions, focusing on the function that describes possible values of a discrete random variable and their associated probabilities. Test your knowledge on the key characteristics and applications of this fundamental concept in probability theory.