CHAPTER 6 Discrete Probability Distributions 商务统计学概论(英文第四版) 教学课件.pptVIP

CHAPTER 6Discrete Probability Distributions to accompany Introduction to Business Statistics fourth edition, by Ronald M. Weiers Presentation by Priscilla Chaffe-Stengel Donald N. Stengel ? 2002 The Wadsworth Group Chapter 6 - Learning Objectives Distinguish between discrete and continuous random variables. Differentiate between the binomial and the Poisson discrete probability distributions and their applications. Construct a probability distribution for a discrete random variable, determine its mean and variance, and specify the probability that a discrete random variable will have a given value or value in a given range. Chapter 6 - Key Terms Random variables Discrete Continuous Bernoulli process Probability distributions Binomial distribution Poisson distribution Discrete vs Continuous Variables Discrete Variables: Can take on only certain values along an interval the number of sales made in a week the volume of milk bought at a store the number of defective parts Continuous Variables: Can take on any value at any point along an interval the depth at which a drilling team strikes oil the volume of milk produced by a cow the proportion of defective parts Describing the Distribution for a Discrete Random Variable The probability distribution for a discrete random variable defines the probability of a discrete value x. Mean: μ = E(x) = Variance: s2 = E[(x – μ)2] = The Bernoulli Process, Characteristics There are two or more consecutive trials. In each trial, there are just two possible outcomes. The trials are statistically independent. The probability of success remains constant trial-to-trial. The Binomial Distribution The binomial probability distribution defines the probability of exactly x successes in n trials of the Bernoulli process. for each value of x. Mean: μ = E(x) = n p Variance: s2 = E[(x – μ)2] = n p (1 – p) The Binomial Distribution,An Example Worked by Equation Problem 6.23: A st