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Random Variables and Discrete Probability Distributions

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<strong>R<strong>and</strong>om</strong> Variable<br />

• A r<strong>and</strong>om variable is a variable that<br />

takes on values associated with<br />

outcomes of a probability<br />

experiment.<br />

�� <strong>R<strong>and</strong>om</strong> variables are denoted<br />

using letters such as X.

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