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Florida B.E.S.T. Math

High School: Data Analysis and Probability: Use probability distributions to solve problems.

Define a random variable for a quantity of interest by assigning a numerical value to each individual outcome in a sample space; graph the corresponding probability distribution using the same graphical displays as for data distributions.
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Develop a probability distribution for a discrete random variable using theoretical probabilities. Find the expected value and interpret it as the mean of the discrete distribution.
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Develop a probability distribution for a discrete random variable using empirical probabilities. Find the expected value and interpret it as the mean of the discrete distribution.
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Given a binomial distribution, calculate and interpret the expected value. Solve real-world problems involving binomial distributions.
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Solve real-world problems involving geometric distributions.
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Solve real-world problems involving Poisson distributions.
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Weigh the possible outcomes of a decision by assigning probabilities to payoff values and finding expected values and standard deviations. Evaluate and compare strategies on the basis of the calculated expected values and standard deviations.
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Apply probabilities to make fair decisions, such as drawing from lots or using a random number generator.
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