Random variable, Mathematics

Assignment Help:

RANDOM VARIABLE

A variable which assumes different numerical values as a result of random experiments or random occurrences is known as a random variable.

The rainfall measured in centimeters on each day of the monsoon season, the maximum temperature of each day for a city, the number of passengers traveling by train from Delhi to Mumbai everyday and the number of patients seen by a doctor each day are all examples of random variables. That is, the values assumed by these variables on each day would be random and cannot be accurately predicted. The prices of a share in a perfectly efficient market are supposed to follow a random walk in which the current price is totally independent of the price changes occurring in the past. Hence, previous price patterns cannot be used to predict the future prices.

If the random variable can assume any value within a given range, it is called a continuous random variable. On the other hand, if the random variable can assume only a limited number of values, it is called a discrete random variable. In examples cited in the previous para, rainfall and maximum temperature are examples of continuous random variables as they can register a wide variety of values within a given range. For instance, where the temperature is being measured in Celsius, within a range of 29oC to 30oC, the temperature could assume such values as 29.4oC, 29.75oC, 29.87oC. The number of persons traveling from Delhi to Mumbai everyday and the number of patients seen by a doctor each day are examples of discrete random variables as these values could only be whole numbers. You cannot have 353.5 persons traveling or 18.7 patients visiting the doctor. 


Related Discussions:- Random variable

Auxiliary methods for information distribution, AUXILIARY METHODS There...

AUXILIARY METHODS There are other reprographic methods which although commonly used earlier, are now mainly used for specific purposes. We think you should be aware of these me

Solve for, a)Solve for ?, if tan5? = 1. Ans:    Tan 5? = 1        ⇒ ? ...

a)Solve for ?, if tan5? = 1. Ans:    Tan 5? = 1        ⇒ ? =45/5 ⇒ ?=9 o . b)Solve for ? if S i n ?/1 + C os ? + 1 +  C os ?/ S i n ? = 4 . Ans:  S i n ?/1 +

Personal assistance needed, I have an original finding on the subject of pr...

I have an original finding on the subject of prime distribution and would like expert help in my endeavors. I have written a paper describing everything in detail and demonstration

What is the percent of increase heating oil, The price of heating oil rose ...

The price of heating oil rose from $1.10 per gallon to $1.43 per gallon. What is the percent of increase? The price of heating oil rose $0.33 ($1.43 - $1.10 = $0.33). To ?nd ou

What is the area covered through the motion of the fan, The arm of a ceilin...

The arm of a ceiling fan measures a length of 25 in. What is the area covered through the motion of the fan blades while turned on? (π = 3.14) The ceiling fan follows a circula

What is the connecticut sales tax on this item, Connecticut state sales tax...

Connecticut state sales tax is 6%. Lucy purchases a picture frame in which costs $10.50 What is the Connecticut sales tax on this item? Find out 6% of $10.50 by multiplying $10

Example of word problems involving money, Example of Word Problems Involvin...

Example of Word Problems Involving Money: A collection of coins consists of nickels, dimes & quarters. The number of quarters is double the number of nickels, and the number o

How to add mixed numbers, Q. How to Add Mixed Numbers? Ans. If you...

Q. How to Add Mixed Numbers? Ans. If you have to add mixed numbers, you might try this method first: First rewrite the mixed number as a whole number plus a fracti

Calculate the profit the bank earn each treasury bond, Financial institutio...

Financial institutions often create synthetic instruments out of existing instruments.  In this case an investment bank plans to buy Treasury Bonds with 20-year maturities at their

Write Your Message!

Captcha
Free Assignment Quote

Assured A++ Grade

Get guaranteed satisfaction & time on delivery in every assignment order you paid with us! We ensure premium quality solution document along with free turntin report!

All rights reserved! Copyrights ©2019-2020 ExpertsMind IT Educational Pvt Ltd