Exam 7: Random Variables and Discrete Probability Distributions

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The expected value,E(X),of a binomial probability distribution with n trials and probability p of success is:

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Shopping Outlet A shopping outlet estimates the probability distribution of the number of stores shoppers actually enter as shown in the table below.  Shopping Outlet  A shopping outlet estimates the probability distribution of the number of stores shoppers actually enter as shown in the table below.   ​ ​ -{Shopping Outlet Narrative} Use the laws of expected value to calculate the mean of Y from the probability distribution of X. ​ ​ -{Shopping Outlet Narrative} Use the laws of expected value to calculate the mean of Y from the probability distribution of X.

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Online Bankers An official from the securities commission estimates that 75% of all online bankers have profited from the use of insider information.Assume that 15 online bankers are selected at random from the commission's registry. ​ ​ -{Online Bankers Narrative} Find the variance and standard deviation of the number of Online bankers who have profited from the use of insider information.

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A remedial program evenly enrolls tradition and non-traditional students.If a random sample of 4 students is selected from the program to be interviewed about the introduction of a new on-line class,what is the probability that all 4 students selected are traditional students?

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Which of the following about the binomial distribution is not a true statement?

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Classified Department Phone Calls A classified department receives an average of 10 telephone calls each afternoon between 2 and 4 P.M.The calls occur randomly and independently of one another. ​ ​ -{Classified Department Phone Calls Narrative} Find the probability that the department will receive at least five calls between 2 and 4 P.M.on a particular afternoon.

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The weighted average of the possible values that a random variable X can assume,where the weights are the probabilities of occurrence of those values,is referred to as the:

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Online Bankers An official from the securities commission estimates that 75% of all online bankers have profited from the use of insider information.Assume that 15 online bankers are selected at random from the commission's registry. ​ ​ -{Online Bankers Narrative} Find the probability that at most 10 have profited from insider information.

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The trials in a binomial experiment are ____________________,meaning the outcome of one trial does not affect the outcomes of any other trials.

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Katie's Portfolio ​ Katie is given the following information about the returns on two stocks: E(R1)= 0.10,E(R2)= 0.15,V(R1)= 0.0225,and V(R2)= 0.0441. ​ ​ -{Katie's Portfolio Narrative} Compute the variance of the portfolio composed of 60% stock 1,and 40% stock 2,if the coefficient of correlation is 0.40.

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Number of Horses ​ The random variable X represents the number of horses per family in a rural area in Iowa,with the probability distribution: p(x)= 0.05x,x = 2,3,4,5,or 6. ​ ​ -{Number of Horses Narrative} Express the probability distribution in tabular form.

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The monthly sales at a Gas Station have a mean of $50,000 and a standard deviation of $6,000.Profits are calculated by multiplying sales by 40% and subtracting fixed costs of $12,000.Find the mean and standard deviation of monthly profits.

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Number of Hamsters The joint probability distribution of X and Y is shown in the accompanying table,where X denotes the number of hamsters that Quinn may have next year,and Y denotes the number of hamsters that her boyfriend,Jason,may have when she moves in with him next year.  Number of Hamsters  The joint probability distribution of X and Y is shown in the accompanying table,where X denotes the number of hamsters that Quinn may have next year,and Y denotes the number of hamsters that her boyfriend,Jason,may have when she moves in with him next year.   ​ ​ -{Number of Hamsters Narrative} Determine the marginal probability distributions of X and Y. ​ ​ -{Number of Hamsters Narrative} Determine the marginal probability distributions of X and Y.

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The possible values of a Poisson random variable start at ____________________.

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In a(n)____________________ experiment,the probability of a success in an interval is the same for all equal-sized intervals.

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Which of the following is not a required condition for the distribution of a discrete random variable X that can assume values xi?

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Number of Motorcycles The probability distribution of a discrete random variable X is shown below,where X represents the number of motorcycles owned by a family. Number of Motorcycles  The probability distribution of a discrete random variable X is shown below,where X represents the number of motorcycles owned by a family.   ​ ​ -{Number of Motorcycles Narrative} Apply the laws of expected value and variance to find the following: a.V(3X) b.V(3X − 2) c.V(3) d.V(3X)− 2 ​ ​ -{Number of Motorcycles Narrative} Apply the laws of expected value and variance to find the following: a.V(3X) b.V(3X − 2) c.V(3) d.V(3X)− 2

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Golfing Store The joint probability distribution of variables X and Y is shown in the table below,where X is the number of drivers and Y is the number of putters sold daily in a small golfing store. Golfing Store  The joint probability distribution of variables X and Y is shown in the table below,where X is the number of drivers and Y is the number of putters sold daily in a small golfing store.   ​ ​ -{Golfing Store Narrative} Calculate the expected values of X and Y. ​ ​ -{Golfing Store Narrative} Calculate the expected values of X and Y.

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The probability P(X ≤ x)is called a(n)____________________ probability.The binomial table reports these probabilities.

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If X and Y are random variables with E(X)= 6 and E(Y)= 9,then E(2X + 3Y)is:

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