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Probability

Virginia SOL PS.P.2

Represent and interpret situations using discrete random distributions, including binomial distributions.

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What students need to be able to do

  • Identify discrete random variables and create a table representing valid discrete probability distributions.
  • Calculate and interpret the mean (expected value) and standard deviation for a discrete random variable.
  • Determine if a discrete random variable satisfies binomial distribution conditions.
  • Design and conduct a simulation of a binomial distribution.
  • Calculate and interpret probabilities from a binomial distribution.
  • Calculate the mean and standard deviation for binomial distributions.
  • Describe the center, shape, and spread of a discrete random variable.