Random Variables (HSC SSCE Mathematics Advanced): Quizzes
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What does a random variable do?
What does a random variable do?
Links random outcomes to numerical values
Which notation correctly represents a random variable and a specific outcome?
Which notation correctly represents a random variable and a specific outcome?
for variable, for outcome
A discrete random variable has values that are:
A discrete random variable has values that are:
Specific and countable
A continuous random variable can take:
A continuous random variable can take:
Any value within an interval
For a fair six-sided die, what values does random variable take?
For a fair six-sided die, what values does random variable take?
Drawing one card from a deck, let = number of aces drawn. What are the possible values?
Drawing one card from a deck, let = number of aces drawn. What are the possible values?
The number of goals scored in a soccer match is:
The number of goals scored in a soccer match is:
Discrete (countable values)
Time taken to solve a puzzle is:
Time taken to solve a puzzle is:
Continuous (any positive real number)
The fundamental difference between discrete and continuous random variables is:
The fundamental difference between discrete and continuous random variables is:
Countable vs uncountable values
Which typically represents a discrete random variable?
Which typically represents a discrete random variable?
Number of students in a class