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Which of the following distributions is specifically used for modeling binary outcomes?
Which of the following distributions is specifically used for modeling binary outcomes?
A Normal distribution is characterized by its bell-shaped curve and is defined by its mean and variance.
A Normal distribution is characterized by its bell-shaped curve and is defined by its mean and variance.
True
What do you call random variables that are independent and identically distributed?
What do you call random variables that are independent and identically distributed?
i.i.d. random variables
In R, to draw samples from a Normal distribution, you would use the function ______.
In R, to draw samples from a Normal distribution, you would use the function ______.
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Match the following distributions with their characteristics:
Match the following distributions with their characteristics:
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What is a random variable?
What is a random variable?
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A realization of a random variable is the possible value that it can take before the experiment is performed.
A realization of a random variable is the possible value that it can take before the experiment is performed.
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What distinguishes a discrete random variable from a continuous random variable?
What distinguishes a discrete random variable from a continuous random variable?
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A model’s quality is judged by comparing its predictions or inferences to real world __________.
A model’s quality is judged by comparing its predictions or inferences to real world __________.
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Match each term with its correct definition:
Match each term with its correct definition:
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Which of the following represents a discrete random variable?
Which of the following represents a discrete random variable?
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Models in statistics represent exact real-world objects with absolute precision.
Models in statistics represent exact real-world objects with absolute precision.
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What is the set of possible values for a discrete random variable that counts the number of times an even number shows up when rolling a die four times?
What is the set of possible values for a discrete random variable that counts the number of times an even number shows up when rolling a die four times?
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What is a continuous random variable?
What is a continuous random variable?
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The probability mass function (pmf) is used for continuous random variables.
The probability mass function (pmf) is used for continuous random variables.
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What is the primary condition that must be satisfied by a probability density function (pdf)?
What is the primary condition that must be satisfied by a probability density function (pdf)?
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For a discrete random variable, the set of possible values can be described as ______.
For a discrete random variable, the set of possible values can be described as ______.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Which of the following statements about the cumulative distribution function (cdf) is true?
Which of the following statements about the cumulative distribution function (cdf) is true?
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In a probability density function, the probability of the random variable equaling a specific value is non-zero.
In a probability density function, the probability of the random variable equaling a specific value is non-zero.
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What are the possible outcomes of the discrete random variable Y in the basketball free-throw experiment?
What are the possible outcomes of the discrete random variable Y in the basketball free-throw experiment?
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Study Notes
Models, Random Variables, and Realizations
- Models are simplified representations of real-world phenomena. Their quality is assessed by comparing predictions to observed reality.
Review of Random Variables
- A random variable is a numerical outcome of an experiment yet to be performed.
- A discrete random variable has a finite or countable number of possible values.
- A continuous random variable has an uncountably infinite number of possible values.
Discrete Random Variable Example
- An example experiment is shooting two basketball free throws.
- The random variable, Y, is the number of successful shots.
- Possible values are {0, 1, 2}.
- The probability mass function (pmf) specifies the probability of each outcome.
Expected Value and Variance
- The expected value, E(X), is the mean of a probability distribution.
- E(X) is calculated by summing the product of each value and its probability for discrete variables or by integrating the product of each value and its probability density for continuous variables.
- The variance, var(X), measures the spread of a distribution. It is calculated by taking the expected value of the square of the difference between X and its expected value.
Independent and Identically Distributed (i.i.d.) Random Variables
- Random variables are independent if the outcome of one variable doesn't affect the outcome of another.
- Random variables are identically distributed if they all share the same probability distribution.
Parameters
- Parameters describe the probability distribution.
- Examples include the mean, standard deviation, etc.
- Often represented using Greek letters (e.g., μ, σ).
The Uniform Distribution
- A continuous random variable X has a uniform distribution between a and b (Unif(a, b)) if its probability density function is constant within that interval.
- E(X) = (a + b)/2
- var(X) = (b - a)²/12
The Bernoulli Distribution
- A discrete random variable X follows a Bernoulli distribution with parameter θ if it represents a single Bernoulli trial (success/failure).
- X is 1 if the outcome is a success, 0 for failure.
- The probability of success is θ.
- E(X) = θ
- var(X) = θ(1 - θ)
The Binomial Distribution
- A discrete random variable X follows a binomial distribution with parameters n and θ if it represents the number of successful trials in n independent Bernoulli trials.
- E(X) = nθ
- var(X) = nθ(1 - θ)
The Normal Distribution
- A continuous random variable X has a Normal distribution with parameters μ and σ² (N(μ, σ²)) if its probability density function (pdf) is given by a specific formula.
- E(X) = μ
- var(X) = σ²
Estimators and Estimates
- An estimator is a function that maps data to an estimate.
- An estimate is a calculation based on the data.
- Examples include the sample mean (an estimator for the expected value) for a probability distribution.
- Sample Variance (estimator for variance)
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Explore the concepts of models and random variables in this quiz. Learn about discrete and continuous random variables, as well as their expected values and variances. Test your understanding of probability mass functions and real-world applications.
