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  1. Can a discrete random variable be normally distributed?

    May 4, 2021 · A discrete probability distribution is a probability distribution that can take on a countable number of values. $$$$ A Normal Distribution is a type of continuous probability distribution for a real …

  2. probability - Is there a Discrete version of the Normal Distribution ...

    Nov 12, 2023 · Finite discrete approximation to the normal distribution Approximating a discrete probability distribution with a standard normal distribution What is the closest equivalent to a …

  3. What is the difference between a discrete and continuous probability ...

    Aug 22, 2021 · A continuous probability distribution would have 0 as the expected frequency of any value in its range, whereas a discrete distribution takes positive expected frequency on a specific set …

  4. Probability distribution vs. probability mass function (PMF): what is ...

    Dec 31, 2018 · A probability mass function (pmf) is a function that gives the probability that a discrete random variable is exactly equal to some value. A probability distribution is a mathematical function …

  5. probability - When to use Binomial Distribution vs. Poisson ...

    Dec 11, 2014 · Poisson distribution a discrete probability distribution that expresses the probability of a given number of events occurring in a fixed interval of time and/or space if these events occur with a …

  6. Discrete Probability True/False - Mathematics Stack Exchange

    Aug 11, 2020 · For part c, I'm leaning towards true, as knowing the expected value of a random variable can allow you to calculate the probability distribution Any help would be greatly appreciated

  7. What is the difference between "probability density function" and ...

    Jul 27, 2012 · Distribution Function The probability distribution function / probability function has ambiguous definition. They may be referred to: Probability density function (PDF) Cumulative …

  8. probability - Why is the Bernoulli distribution not discrete ...

    Sep 7, 2023 · In any basic probability course, we learn that the Bernoulli distribution is a discrete probability distribution. However, when using measure theory, it seems that it is actually not.

  9. probability - Transform discrete data into continuous - Mathematics ...

    Aug 24, 2020 · How do I transform a discrete sample into a continuous distribution. Let's suppose I have a collection of points (time, price of stock) for instance. I would like to transform it into a distribution (

  10. What's the difference between a probability mass function and a ...

    Jun 22, 2017 · 0 The Wikipedia page on "probability mass function" says "The probability mass function is often the primary means of defining a discrete probability distribution " (emphasis added). I was …