Discrete Distributions
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
Find the probability mass function of the discrete random variable whose cumulative distribution function is given by . Also find .

Find the probability mass function of the discrete random variable whose cumulative distribution function is given by

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

The probability distribution of a discrete r.v. is
Find and

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

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

The following is the c.d. f. of a discrete r.v. .
Find the p.m.f. of

For the following probability distribution of
Find the probability that is even

For the following probability distribution of
Find the probability that is odd.

For the following probability distribution of
Find the probability that is non-negative

For the following probability distribution of
Find the probability that is positive.

If the of a random variable is
then

If the p.m.f. of a r.v. is given by then which of the following is not true?

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 batteries are selected and number of batteries that failed within 1000 hours.

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 number of cars having diesel engine.

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.

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.

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.

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 students.

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 words. Number of misprints on a page.
