Abstract: In this chapter, we introduce the concept of a random variable and develop the procedures for characterizing random variables, including the cumulative distribution function, as well as the ...

of the cylinder as a function of length along the cylinder. For the continuous random variables encountered in the Statistical Inference course (and commonly used in general), their probability ...

Amusement park patrons, wanting to go on a log ride, might not have to wait in line at all, they might have to wait for hours, or the wait could be anywhere in between. For a random log rider, the ...

Forecasting for any small business involves guesswork. You know your business and its past performance, but you may not be comfortable predicting the future. Using Excel is a great way to perform what ...

Abstract: It is well known that the entropy H(X) of a discrete random variable X is always greater than or equal to the entropy H(f(X)) of a function f of X, with equality if and only if f is ...

What does the protein content in cows' milk have in common with human IQ? Both variables have approximately normal distributions. The normal distribution is a good model for measurements of many kinds ...