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What are the mean, variance, and standard deviation of the random variable X in option a)?

Mean: 17.53, Variance: 4.8, Standard Deviation: 2.19

In a dice game, how much does a player earn when the dice shows a 3?

A player earns ₹5 when the dice shows a 3.

What is the expected profit per throw for a player in the dice game?

The expected profit per throw is ₹0.50.

If the probability distribution of X is given, what are the possible values of X?

<p>The possible values of X are -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, and 3.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do you need to calculate first to find the mean of a probability distribution?

<p>You need to multiply each value of X by its corresponding probability and sum the products.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What side of the line 𝑥 + 5𝑦 = 6 does the inequality 𝑥 + 5𝑦 ≤ 6 represent?

<p>The origin side.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum value of Z in the linear programming problem maximizing Z = x + 2y subject to the constraints?

<p>Z = 10.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the linear constraints x1 + x2 ≤ 1, 3x1 + x2 ≥ 3, what can you say about the feasible regions?

<p>There are no feasible regions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

For the inequality x + 5y ≤ 6, what is the location of the shaded region?

<p>To the origin side of x + 5y = 6.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the minimization problem Z = 2x + y, what is the minimum value of Z with the given constraints?

<p>Z = 1.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of the linear inequality 2x + y ≥ 8 in terms of the feasible solution?

<p>The solution includes many points satisfying the inequality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

For the problem 3𝑥 + 2𝑦 under constraints, which combinations yield a feasible solution?

<p>Any combination fulfilling x + y ≤ 7 and 2x + 3y ≤ 16.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the expression Z = 3x + 2y indicate in a linear programming context?

<p>It represents the objective function to be optimized.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the probability of getting no heads when flipping three coins?

<p>The probability of getting no heads is $P(X = 0) = \frac{1}{8}$.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many outcomes result in exactly one head from three coin flips?

<p>There are three outcomes that result in exactly one head: THH, HTH, and HTT.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected profit based on the provided profit distribution?

<p>The expected profit is ₹0.10 million, or ₹1,00,000.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What values can the random variable X take when drawing two cards from a deck?

<p>The random variable X can take the values 0, 1, or 2.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the variance of the profit random variable X?

<p>The variance of the profit random variable X is 2.19.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the value of k if 12k = 1?

<p>k = \frac{1}{12}</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do you calculate variance V(X) in terms of expected values?

<p>V(X) = E(X^2) - [E(X)]^2</p> Signup and view all the answers

If E(X) = 3, what is [E(X)]^2?

<p>[E(X)]^2 = 9</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does P(X=2) equal based on the outcomes provided?

<p>P(X=2) = \frac{1}{36}</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected value E(X) derived from V(X) = 4?

<p>E(X) = 3</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many outcomes contribute to P(X=5)?

<p>There are 4 outcomes contributing to P(X=5).</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context given, what does P(X ≥ 2) represent?

<p>P(X ≥ 2) = P(X=2) + P(X=3) + P(X=4)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the probability of getting a sum of 7 when rolling two dice?

<p>P(X=7) = \frac{6}{36}</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the absolute difference defined when tossing a coin three times?

<p>It is defined as the absolute difference between the number of heads and tails.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify the total outcomes when two six-sided dice are rolled.

<p>The total outcomes are 36.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the value of k in the probability distribution given for X?

<p>The value of k is equal to 1.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Calculate the expected value E(X) for the random variable X.

<p>E(X) is equal to 2.5.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the possible outcomes for X when the probabilities P(X) are given?

<p>The possible outcomes are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many heads are expected when a fair coin is tossed four times?

<p>The expected number of heads is 2.</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the probability of X taking value 1 is 0.15, what is the probability of X taking value 2?

<p>The probability of X taking value 2 is 0.23.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the format of the probability distribution for the random variable X?

<p>The format is a set of values paired with their corresponding probabilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distribution describes the number of heads in a sequence of coin tosses?

<p>It follows a binomial distribution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the example provided, what is the total number of distinct outcomes for the variables?

<p>The total number of distinct outcomes is 8.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What sum must the probabilities P(X) equal to for a valid probability distribution?

<p>The sum must equal 1.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify the least probable outcome among the values provided for X.

<p>The least probable outcome is 0.05 for X=7.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the probability of an event occurring relate to its expected value?

<p>The expected value is the weighted average based on the probabilities of outcomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a fair coin is tossed, what is the probability of getting at least one head in four tosses?

<p>The probability is 0.9375.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Given the probabilities for X, how would you determine the variance?

<p>Variance can be calculated using the formula V(X) = E(X^2) - (E(X))^2.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What would be the expected value if the probabilities of outcomes are uniform?

<p>The expected value would be the average of all possible outcomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How would you describe a random variable with a defined set of probabilities?

<p>It can be described as a stochastic variable that has specific probabilities assigned to each outcome.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the probability of getting exactly two heads when tossing a coin?

<p>The probability is $ rac{8}{36}$.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do you determine the mean of the random variable X?

<p>The mean is determined by calculating $ ext{Mean} = ext{Σ} X P(X)$.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what scenario is X equal to 1?

<p>X equals 1 when there are exactly two heads or two tails.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected money for one throw when the amount won is modeled?

<p>The expected money is $E(X) = ₹1.5$.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is variance calculated for the random variable X?

<p>Variance is calculated using $ ext{Variance} = ext{Σ} X^2 P(X) - ( ext{Mean})^2$.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the probability of getting the result '1' or '6' in the game?

<p>The probability of getting '1' or '6' is $ rac{1}{6}$ each.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between probability and the outcomes like getting 2 or 4 or 5?

<p>The probability of getting 2 or 4 or 5 is also $ rac{1}{6}$ each.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected player's profit in the dice game?

<p>The expected player's profit is ₹0.50.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many students are there in the given age scenario?

<p>There are 15 students in total.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What probability is assigned to age 14 among the students?

<p>P(X=14) = $ rac{2}{15}$.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does P(X=17) equal in the distribution of students' ages?

<p>P(X=17) = $ rac{3}{15}$.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many students are aged 19?

<p>There are 2 students aged 19.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula used to find expected value (E(X))?

<p>The formula is $E(X) = ext{Σ} X P(X)$ for all possible outcomes X.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the standard deviation related to variance?

<p>Standard deviation is the square root of variance, $ ext{SD} = ext{√Variance}$.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Inequality x + 5y ≤ 6

Represents a region on a graph that satisfies the inequality. The shaded area depends if it is on or below the line x + 5y = 6

Linear Programming Problem (LPP)

Finding the best outcome (maximum or minimum) for a linear function, subject to constraints that are also linear.

Feasible Region (LPP)

The region on a graph that satisfies all the constraints in a linear programming problem.

Maximise Z = x + 2y

Finding the highest possible value of Z (combining x and y).

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Constraints x - y ≤ 10, 2x + 3y ≤ 20

Limitations on the values of x and y in an LPP.

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Objective Function (LPP)

The linear expression that needs to be maximized or minimized in an LPP.

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Optimal Solution (LPP)

The values of x and y (within the feasible region) that result in the maximum or minimum value of the objective function.

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Linear Inequalities

Mathematical statements showing the relationship between variables with inequalities (e.g., <, >, ≤, ≥).

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Expected value of X

The average value of a random variable X over many trials

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Variance of X

A measure of how spread out the values of a random variable are from its expected value

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Standard Deviation of X

The square root of the variance of a random variable X; another measure of spread

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Probability Distribution

A table or formula that shows the probability of each possible outcome of a random variable

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Expected Profit (Dice Game)

The average profit from a game (over many plays) calculated by summing the product of the outcome profit and its associated probability

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Expected Value of Dice

The average outcome of rolling a pair of dice in a repeated experiment, calculated by multiplying each possible outcome by its probability and summing the results.

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Probability of a Dice Roll

The chance of getting a particular outcome on a dice roll calculated from possible outcomes and total outcomes.

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Sum of Probabilities

The combined probability of all possible outcomes, which must always equal 1 (or 100%).

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Variance of Random Variable

A measure of how spread out a distribution of values is from its mean.

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Expected value

The mean of a probability distribution.

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Probability Distribution

The probabilities associated with each possible outcome of a random variable.

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Coin Toss Outcome

The result of flipping a coin, which could be heads or tails.

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Absolute difference

The non-negative difference between two quantities without considering signs.

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Random Variable X

A variable whose value is unknown before the outcome, often used to represent outcomes of a phenomenon or process.

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Probability of X >= 2

The combined probability of event X having a value of 2 or greater.

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Value of k

A constant used to calculate probabilities based on variables.

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Expected Value of X

The expected value of a random variable X is the average value of the outcomes of X weighted by their probabilities.

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Probability Distribution

A probability distribution lists all possible outcomes of a random variable and their associated probabilities.

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Random Variable

A random variable is a variable whose value is a numerical outcome of a random phenomenon.

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Discrete Random Variable

A discrete random variable can only take on specific values from a finite or countably infinite set of values.

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Binomial Distribution

A discrete probability distribution describing the number of successes in a fixed number of independent Bernoulli trials.

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Bernoulli Trials

Independent trials with only two possible outcomes (success or failure).

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Probability of Success

The probability of a single trial resulting in a success (e.g., getting heads on a coin flip).

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Expected Value (Bernoulli)

The expected number of successes in a fixed number of Bernoulli trials.

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Probability

A numerical measure of the likelihood of an event, expressed as a number between 0 and 1 inclusive.

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Variance

Measures the spread or dispersion of a probability distribution.

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P(x)

The probability of a random variable X taking a specific value x.

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X

A random variable representing variable outcomes.

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x_i

Specific values that the random variable can take.

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E(X)

The expected value of a random variable X.

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n

The number of trials in a binomial distribution.

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k_i

Probability of each outcome in a random variable.

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Probability of X = 0

Probability of getting no heads in a sequence of coin tosses.

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Probability of X = 1

Probability of getting one head in a sequence of coin tosses.

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Expected profit (X)

Average profit of a new product in the first year. Calculated by summing ("X" value) * ("Probability" of X).

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Variance of Profit (X)

Measure of how spread out the profits are from the expected value.

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Random variable (X)

Variable taking on different values or outcomes from a given set of possible values.

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Probability of exactly two heads

The likelihood of getting two heads in a series of coin tosses

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Probability of exactly two tails

The likelihood of getting two tails in a series of coin tosses

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Mean of X

The expected average value of a random variable X calculated by summing the product of each possible outcome and its corresponding probability.

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Variance of X

A measure of how spread out the possible values of a random variable are from its mean.

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Standard Deviation

The square root of the variance of a random variable, providing a measure of dispersion in the same unit as the variable itself

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Probability Distribution

A table or function that lists all possible outcomes of a random variable and their corresponding probabilities.

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Expected Value of X

The average value of a numerical outcome calculated as the sum of each outcome multiplied by its probability.

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Dice Game Profit

Money earned from a dice game

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Expected Profit

Average profit in a game

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Random Variable X

A variable whose value is a numerical outcome of a random phenomenon

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Probability Distribution (ages of students)

Table representing probability of each possible age among students.

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Probability of a specific age

Likelihood of a student being of a particular age.

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Total students

Total number of students

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Ages of Students

The ages of the sampled students

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Probability of different outcomes (dice)

Likelihood of each result when rolling a die

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Number of students per age

How many students have a specific age

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Study Notes

Probability Distributions and Binomial Distributions

  • Single Correct Answer Type Questions: Various questions related to binomial distributions are presented. The key aspects of these problems include calculating variance, finding the required number of trials, determining probabilities for particular outcomes, and understanding the relationship between mean and variance in binomial distributions.

Linear Programming Problems

  • Inequalities and Constraints: Linear programming problems involving various inequalities (along with constraints) and their graphical representations are discussed. Key concepts include identifying feasible regions, determining vertices, and maximizing or minimizing objective functions.

Hints and Solutions

  • Problem Solving Strategies: Hints and solutions to various problems are provided. Strategies for problem-solving are shown through examples that involve probability, binomial distributions, and linear programming. The process involves setting up equations, identifying variables (dependent and independent) and obtaining solutions through analytical methods. Examples involve maximizing or minimizing function values in specific scenarios.

Answer Key

  • Question Number to Answer Key Mapping: A table that maps answer keys to question numbers.

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