| Discrete Probability Distributions
When you have completed this chapter, you will be able to: - Define the terms probability distribution and random variable.
- Distinguish between discrete and continuous probability distributions.
- Calculate the mean, variance, and standard deviation of a discrete probability distribution.
- Describe the characteristics of and compute probabilities using the binomial probability distribution.
- Describe the characteristics of and compute probabilities using the hypergeometric probability distribution.
- Describe the characteristics of and compute probabilities using the Poisson probability distribution.
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