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What is a Discrete Random Variable:
A discrete random variable is a random variable with a limited and countable set of possible values. These variables are usually used with a probability histogram to graph the possible outcomes of a repeating scenario with a limited number of outcomes.
The mean of a discrete random variable is its weighted average. Generally, every value of X is weighted by its probability.
Relationship to other Variables:
- Discrete variable – where the value is obtained by counting instances.
- Continuous variable – where the value is obtained by measuring the properties of instances.
- Continuous random variable – where X takes all values in a given interval of possible numbers.
- Random variable - value is the numerical outcome of a random action.
