Random Variables and Probability Distribution

Assigning numerical values to the outcomes of a random experiment.

Random Variable

A random variable assigns a real number to each outcome of a random experiment.

Probability Distribution

Lists every possible value of a random variable along with its corresponding probability. The mean (expectation) is calculated as:

$$E(X) = \sum x_i P(x_i)$$
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