ZIMSEC O-Level Additional Mathematics
6.2.4.1Discrete random variables and the binomial distribution
Discrete random variables and the binomial distribution in ZIMSEC O-Level Additional Mathematics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives
What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.
- 6.2.4.1.1Form 4: define a discrete random variable and use its probability distribution table to find E(X), Var(X) and unknown values.
- 6.2.4.1.2Form 4: state the characteristics of a binomial model, use it to calculate probabilities and calculate its mean and variance.
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Discrete random variables: distributions, expectation and variance
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The binomial distribution
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