Week 2 - Introduction to Probability and Discrete Random Variables

We will define probability, calculate expected value and variance. We will define discrete random variables and use Bernoulli, binomial, geometric, and Poisson distributions. If you have any questions about Week 2 materials please post them on the discussion board on Canvas.

		Notes	Links	Due
	Announcements
	Introduction to Probability Basics
	Introduction to Probability Quiz			Aug 13, 5 pm
	Joint, Marginal, Conditional Probability
	Joint, Marginal, Conditional Probability Quiz			Aug 13, 5 pm
	Discrete Random Variables
	Discrete Random Variables Quiz			Aug 13, 5 pm
	Bernoulli Distribution
	Geometric Distribution
	Binomial Distribution
	Poisson Distribution
	Discrete Distributions Quiz			Aug 13, 5 pm
	Optional Reading	from OpenIntro pages 80-24, 144-152, and 163-165. Note that the notation in the book may differ from the lectures. Also, the book has different parametrization for the Geometric. Be careful while reading it.		Aug 13, 5 pm
	Introduction to Probability and Discrete Random Variables	Homework 2. Timed. 90 minutes.		Aug 21, 5 pm
	Solutions to Week 1 Quizzes
	Midterm Review Questions