- School of Mathematical Sciences
- Ross Hall 2239
- Campus Box 122
- University of Northern Colorado
- Greeley, CO 80639
- Phone: (970) 351-2820
- Fax: (970) 351-1225
- Dr. Robert Powers
- Ross Hall 2240-C
- Campus Box 122
- University of Northern Colorado
- Greeley, CO 80639
- Phone: (970) 351-1157
- robert.powers@unco.edu
Discrete Distributions
Math 550 at UNC, Summer 2008
The following files include information on discrete theoretical distributions, including the binomial and poisson distributions. Click on the "Preview" thumbnails to see a slideshow of the documents, or click the "PDF" button to download a handout.
Downloadable Handouts
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| Discrete Probability Distribution | Learn to identify a discrete probability distribution using the definition. |
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| Sticky Note Discrete Probability Distribution | Explore a unique way of generating probability histograms from a sticky note. |
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| Sticky Note Probability Histogram | Graph to accompany the sticky note activity. |
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| Mean of a Discrete Random Variable | Learn to calculate the mean and standard deviation of a discrete random variable. Apply the techniques to Benford's Law |
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| Baseball Simulation | Use the computer program Excel to simulate a baseball player’s distribution of hits. |
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| Le Poisson, Le Poisson | Use an example of a Poisson Process to learn about the Poission Distribution. |
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