PS.P.3.a
Compare and contrast discrete and continuous distributions.
Example Problems
A different product's reviews have the following distribution for star ratings T.
Find the indicated probability.
| T | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P(T) | 0.08 | 0.12 | 0.28 | 0.30 | 0.22 |
Find the indicated probability.
A factory records B, the number of defective bolts in a standard batch.
Find the missing probability in the table.
| B | 0 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? |
Find the missing probability in the table.
A park ranger counts bicycles passing a trail counter each hour. Let H be the count recorded.
Find the indicated probability.
| H | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P(H) | 0.10 | 0.35 | 0.40 | 0.15 |
Find the indicated probability.

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