Module 5: Continuous Random Variables (Chapter 5)
Section outline
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Continuous random variables have many applications. Baseball batting averages, IQ scores, the length of time a long distance telephone call lasts, the amount of money a person carries, the length of time a computer chip lasts, and SAT scores are just a few. The field of reliability depends on a variety of continuous random variables.
Image Caption: The heights of these radish plants are continuous random variables. (Credit: Rev Stan)
(Content & Image Source: Chapter 5 Introduction, Introductory Statistics, Barbara Illowsky and Susan Dean, OpenStax, CC BY 4.0 License)
Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:5.1 Continuous Probability Functions- describe the properties of continuous probability distributions.
5.2 The Uniform Distribution- describe uniform probability distribution and apply it appropriately.
5.3 The Exponential Distribution- calculate exponential distribution and the probability density function.
To achieve these objectives:- Read the Module 5 Introduction (see above).
- Read Sections 5.1 - 5.3 of Chapter 5: Continuous Random Variables in Introductory Statistics (links to each Section provided below)
- Complete the MyOpenMath Homework Assignments for the topics in the Chapter (links provided below) - These are graded!
- View the Chapter 5 Review (link provided below)
- Practice the problems in the Chapter 5 Practice and Homework, checking the solutions provided (links to each provided below)
- Submit the Chapter 5 Project: Continuous Distribution (links to project and submission link provided below)
- Complete the MyOpenMath Quiz for Chapter 5 (link provided below) - This is graded!
- Once you complete the Quiz, upload your work in the Quiz Work Upload Assignment using the submission link below.
- Post in the Chapter 5 Q&A Discussion Forum - link provided below.
Note the check boxes to the right that help you track your progress: some are automatic, and some are manual.
Module Pressbooks Resources and Activities
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