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Random Variables and Discrete Probability Distributions

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

• A discrete r<strong>and</strong>om variable has<br />

either a finite number of values or<br />

a countable number of values.<br />

• Examples:<br />

�� The number of times a fair coin<br />

l<strong>and</strong>s tail side up when the coin is<br />

tossed five times

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