Discrete Distributions

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Discrete Distributions: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Probability Mass Function, Discrete Random Variable, Cumulative Distribution Function of a Discrete Random Variable and, Inter Conversions Between Probability Mass Function and Cumulative Distribution Function

Important Questions on Discrete Distributions

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Find the probability mass function fx of the discrete random variable X whose cumulative distribution function Fx is given by F(x)=0<x<20.252x<10.601x<00.900x<111x<. Also find PX<0.

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Find the probability mass function fx of the discrete random variable X whose cumulative distribution function Fx is given by F(x)=0<x<20.252x<10.601x<00.900x<111x<

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Suppose 80% of all families own a television set. If 10 families are interviewed at random, find the probability that seven families own television 

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The probability distribution of a discrete r.v. X is

X=x 1 2 3 4 5 6
PX=x k 2k 3k 4k 5k 6k

Find P(X4) and P (2<X<6)

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A player tosses 2 fair coins. He wins 5 if 2 heads appear, 2 if 1 head appear and 1 if no head appears. Find his expected winning amount and variance of winning amount.

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The following is the c.d. f. of a discrete r.v. X

x -3 -1 0 1 3 5 7 9
Fx 0.1 0.3 0.5 0.65 0.75 0.85 0.90 1

Find P(-1X<2)

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The following is the c.d. f. of a discrete r.v. X.

X -3 -1 0 1 3 5 7 9
Fx 0.1 0.3 0.5 0.65 0.75 0.85 0.90 1

Find the p.m.f. of X

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For the following probability distribution of X

X=x -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3
PX=x 0.05 0.10 0.15 0.20 0.25 0.15 0.10

Find the probability that X is even

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For the following probability distribution of X

X=x -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3
PX=x 0.05 0.10 0.15 0.20 0.25 0.15 0.10

Find the probability that X is odd.

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For the following probability distribution of X

X=x -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3
PX=x 0.05 0.10 0.15 0.20 0.25 0.15 0.10

Find the probability that X is non-negative

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For the following probability distribution of X

X=x -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3
PX=x  0.05 0.10 0.15 0.20 0.25 0.15 0.10

Find the probability that X is positive.

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If the p.m.f. of a random variable X is

X 1 2 3 4 5
PX=x k k3 k4 k2 k2

then k=

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If the p.m.f. of a r.v. X is given by PX=x=5x25  ,   if x=0,1,2.....50   ,       otherwise then which of the following is not true? 

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Identify random variables as either discrete or continuous in each of the following situation. Also write the range wherever it is possible

A sample of 10 batteries are selected and x= number of batteries that failed within 1000 hours.

 

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Identify random variables as either discrete or continuous in each of the following situations. Also write the range wherever it is possible

Four cars are selected from a showroom and x= number of cars having diesel engine.

 

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Identify random variables as either discrete or continuous in each of the following situation. Also write the range wherever it is possible 

A social worker is interested in knowing the number of illiterates in a group of 1000 slum dwellers.

 

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Identify random variables as either discrete or continuous in the following situation. Also, write the range wherever it is possible.

A random variable is number of floors in a building.

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Identify random variables as either discrete or continuous in each of the following situation. Also
Write the range wherever it is possible

Number of attempts required by a candidate to clear l.A.S. examination.

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Identify random variables as either discrete or continuous in each of the following situation. Also write the range wherever it is possible. Number of students present in a class of 50 students.

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Identify random variables as either discrete or continuous in each of the following situation. Also write the range wherever it is possible.  A page in a book can have at most 300 words. x= Number of misprints on a page.