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We are asked to complete the following sentence.
A(n) ? for a particular random variable is a function that maps the sample to the probabilities of the outcomes of the sample space. |
Let's recall that, using an equation, a frequency table or a frequency graph, we can show the probability distribution. This is a function that maps the sample space to the probabilities of the outcomes in the sample space for a particular random variable. Consider a box with ten balls of six colors.
Next let's make a table showing the frequencies of drawing a certain color ball from our box.
Ball Color | Frequency | Probability |
---|---|---|
Green | 1 | 101 |
Orange | 2 | 102 |
Blue | 2 | 102 |
Red | 1 | 101 |
Purple | 3 | 103 |
Yellow | 1 | 101 |
Now we can make a graph of the probability distribution of this event.
Finally we will complete the given sentence.
A probability distribution for a particular random variable is a function that maps the sample to the probabilities of the outcomes of the sample space. |