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Week 3 Forum: Discrete Random Variables / Discrete Random Variables in Real Life
Discrete Random
Variables in Real Life
Random variables are
the “heart and soul” of probability and statistics, and as such they have wide
applicability. Random variables can be either discrete or continuous.
Continuous random variables we will talk about next week; for this week let’s
concentrate on discrete random variables. Discrete random variables are used in
a wide variety of ways, including analyzing and constructing games of chance,
analyzing factory output reliability, analyzing and predicting sports results,
sampling and all forms of research (market, medical, scientific, etc.), as well
as many other ways.
This week let’s talk
about discrete random variables and how they are used in business, science
and/or the military. What are some typical real world situations where you find
discrete random variables being used? Pick one such situation and describe it
in some mathematical detail. What was the most interesting thing you learned
about how discrete random variables are being used?
Please try, if
possible, to pick a situation to discuss that nobody else has explored in depth
yet. Put the application you chose to explore in the subject line heading of
your initial post (for example, “Discrete random variables used to model
highway traffic patterns”).
Our textbook does not
have any separate section devoted to real world applications, but you can
peruse the chapter – and especially the problems at the end of the chapter –
for ideas of how discrete random variables are utilized. Another excellent
source of information is the internet. When you search online, one good website
to try is (but don’t limit yourself, there are many other websites you can
use):
Be sure to include the
source(s) you use in your post.
Instructions: Your
initial post should be at least 250 words. In addition, please respond to at
least 2 other students. Your responses should help develop discussion around
the topic/feedback that your classmate presented. Responses to students should
be a minimum of 100 words each.
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