Probably The Most Probable: Discrete Probability Distributions
Probably The Most Probable: Discrete Probability Distributions
Probably The Most Probable: Discrete Probability Distributions
Name: Section:
Date: Score:
I. FILL IN THE BLANKS: Fill in the blanks with the correct word/s. (5 items x 1 point)
1. ________________ is a table, a graph or a formula listing all possible values that a discrete
random variable can take on, along with the associated probabilities.
2. If a real number is not a possible value for a random variable , then it has a probability of
____.
3. _________________ is a graphical way in expressing the probability distribution. Here, the
rectangles are constructed so their bases of equal width are centered at each value of and
their heights are equal to the corresponding probabilities given by "( ).
4. _________________________ is a formula that gives the probability function.
5. The properties of a discrete probability distribution are _____________ and _____________.
II. PROBLEM SOLVING: Perform what is being asked. Write your answers on the back of this page.
1. A random variable can assume five (5) values: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4. A portion of the probability
distribution is shown here. (3 items x 2 points)
0 1 2 3 4
#($ = ) .1 .3 .3 ? .1
2. The following table is a partial probability distribution for the MRA Company’s projected
profits ( =profit in ₱1000&) for the first year of operation ( the negative value denotes a loss).
(2 items x 2 points)
"( )
-100 .10
0 .20
50 .30
100 .25
150 .10
200
a. What is the proper value for "(200)? What is your interpretation of this value?
b. What is the probability that MRA will be profitable?