11

Learning Activity Sheet

in
Statistics and Probability

3rd Quarter

WEEK 1: Lesson 4: Illustrates a Probability Distribution for a Discrete

Random Variable and Its Properties

Prepared by:

JANNET D. DE CHAVEZ, LPT

SHS/Teacher II
Preface

This Learning Activity Sheet was made to enhance the knowledge and skills of the students
according to the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELC) of the Third Quarter of Statistics and
Probability for Grade 11. This was made to develop the Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) of each
student. This will improve the Analyzing, Applying, Evaluating and Creating Skills. These are important
skills that will prepare our students for the 21 st Century. Specifically, you will learn how researchers
determine normal intervals for specific medical tests by using a normal distribution. You will see how
the same methods are used to determine the lifetimes of batteries, the strength of ropes, and many
other traits. You are expected to answer the activities diligently.

This learning activity sheet in Statistics and Probability for Senior High is intended for grade 11
and grade 12 students. The goal is to provide a clear and intuitive approach to the topics while
maintaining an acceptable level of critical thinking for mathematical accuracy.

This Learning activity sheet provides additional insight and practice in solving problems
marketing, finance, and everyday life situations. These examples have been worded for the students
to understand them better.

THIRD QUARTER: RANDOM VARIABLES AND PROBABILITY DISTRIBUTION

Content Standards

The learner demonstrates understanding of key concepts of random variables and probability distribution.

Performance Standards

The learner is able to apply an appropriate random variable for a given real-life problem (such as in decision
making and games of chance).

Lesson 4 Probability Distribution for a Discrete and Its Properties

MELC:
1. Illustrates a random variable (discrete and continuous) - M11/12SP-IIIa-1
2. Distinguished between a discrete and a continuous random variable -M11/12SP-IIIa-2
3. Finds the possible values of a random variable -M11/12SP-IIIa-3

At the end of the learning activity sheets, you are expected to:
1. illustrate random variables
2. distinguishes between a discrete and continuous random variables
3. finds the possible values of a random variables

2
STUDY TIME!
I. Introductory Concept
Random you
In your previous study in mathematics, Variables and Probability
have learned Distribution
that experiment is any
activity, which can be done repeatedly under the similar condition. And the set of all possible
outcomes of an experiment is called sample space. You have also learned how to
systematically list the possible outcomes of a given experiment.
In this lesson, you will learn about variables that are associated with probabilities called
random variables. The word random is used often in everyday life. For example, you may hear
someone say “ We randomly decided to go out for dinner last night.” But is this really a
random event? No, this is a conscious decision that was made on the basis of other variables
such as hunger and the lack of satisfaction with other options such as cooking one’s own
dinner.
In statistics, the word random has a different meaning. Sometimes is random when it
varies by chance. For example, when rolling a six sided die there are six equally possible
outcomes, the observed outcome on any one roll is random. The variation of a random event
such as rolling a die can be described by the probability distributions that will be see in this
learning activity sheet.

Let’s Review!

Do you still remember me?

List the sample space of the following experiments.

EXPERIMENT No. of SAMPLE SPACE
1. Tossing two coins
2. Rolling a die
3. A drawing a spade from a deck of cards

3
Variable is a characteristics or attribute that can assume different values.
A Random Variable is a variable whose value is a numerical outcome of a random phenomenon.

 A random variable is denoted with a capital letter

 The probability distribution of a random variable x tells what the
possible values of X and how probabilities to those values.
A random variable can be discrete or continuous

Steps on how to determine the random variables on any events or experiments.

1. Determine the sample space. Assign letters that will represents each
outcome.
2. Count the number of the value of the random variable (Capital Letter

Example:
Tossing Three Coins
Suppose three coins are tossed. Let Y be the random variable representing the number of tails
that occur. Find the values of the random variable Y. Complete the table below.
Steps Solution
1. Determine the sample
space. Let H represent head The sample space for this experiment is:
Number of the
and T represent tail. S = { TTT,TTH,THT,HTT, HHT, HTH, THH, HHH}
Possible Outcome Random Variable Y

2. Count the number of tails (Number of Tails)

in each outcome in the TTT 3
sample space and assign TTH 2
this number to this THT 2
outcome. HTT 2
HHT 1
HTH 1
THH 1
HHH 0

So, the possible values of random variable Y are 0,1,2 & 3

T

A random variable is a discrete random variable if its set of possible outcomes is

countable.It represent count data.
Example: 1. Number of heads in three tosses of a fair coin.
2. The number of Grade 11 students of Amador-Bello High
School who passed National Achievement Test.
3. The number of Senior High School Teacher in Amador-
Bello High School.
A random Variable is a continuous random variable if it takes a values on a continuous
scale. Often, continuous random variables represent measured data.
Example: 1. Weight of the person
2. Height of the person
3. Percentage of the Grade 11 students of ABHS who passed
the

4
THINKING TIME!

Activity 1: Fill Me IN!

Experiment Number X Possible Values of X

Roll two fair dice a.______________________ 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12
Flip affair coin repeatedly Number of tosses until the b.___________________
coin lands heads
Measure the voltage at an c.____________________ 118≤ x ≤ 122
electrical outlet
Operate a light bulb until it d.____________________ 0 ≤ x< ∞
burns out

Activity 2: How Can you solve it?

Supposed two coins are tossed. Let H represents H. T represent tails and X be the random
variable representing the number of heads that will occur. Find the values of the random
variable X.
Possible Outcomes Value of the Random Variable Z

5
Supposed there are three people to be tested in Covid-19. Let P represent positive, N
represent negative and Z be the random variable representing the number of infected person
that occur. Find the Random Variable Z.

Possible Outcomes Value of the Random Variable Z

Two winners will be drawn from 5 security guards (S) and 6 canteen staff (C). Let W be the random
variable representing the canteen staffs. Find the values of random variable W.

Possible Outcomes Value of the Random Variable Z

Activity 3: Can you classify me?

Directions: Classify the following random variables as discrete or continuous.

Random Variables Classification

1. The number of votes for the ABHS HRPTA
President.
2. The height of SHS teacher of AMADOR-
Bello High School.

6
3. The number of deaths in the Philippines for
one year attributed to COVID 19.
4. The number of dropouts in ABHS for a
period of 5 years.
5. The amount of paint utilized in a classroom
building project of ABHS.
6. The number of male athletes

7. Time spent in eating breakfast

8. The amount of sugar in a cup of milk

9. The number of siblings you have

10. The number of positive patience of Covid-

19 in the Philippines in the month of February

ANSWER KEY
Activity 1: Fill Me IN!
Experiment Number X Possible Values of X
Roll two fair dice a.sum of the number of dots 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12
on the top faces
Flip affair coin repeatedly Number of tosses until the b.1,2,3,4,…
coin lands heads
Measure the voltage at an c. voltage measured 118≤ x ≤ 122
electrical outlet
Operate a light bulb until it d.time until the bulb burns 0 ≤ x< ∞
burns out out

7
Activity 2: Do you still remember me?

List the sample space of the following experiments.

EXPERIMENT No. of SAMPLE
SPACE
1. Tossing two coins HH, HT, TH, TT - 4
1,2,3,4,5,6 - 6
2. Rolling a die
3. A drawing a spade from a deck of cards 13/52 or 1/4

Activity 2: How Can you solve it?

Supposed two coins are tossed. Let H represents H. T represent tails and X be the random
variable representing the number of heads that will occur. Find the values of the random
variable X.
Possible Outcomes Value of the Random Variable Z
HH 2
TH 1
HT 1
TT 0

Supposed there are three people to be tested in Covid-19. Let P represent positive, N
represent negative and Z be the random variable representing the number of infected person
that occur. Find the Random Variable Z.
Possible Outcomes Value of the Random Variable Z
PPP 3
PPN 2
PNP 2
NPP 2
NNP 1
NPN 1
PNN 1
NNN 0

8
Two winners will be drawn from 5 security guards (S) and 6 canteen staff (C). Let W be the random
variable representing the canteen staffs. Find the values of random variable W.

Possible Outcomes Value of the Random Variable Z

CC 2
CS 1
SC 1
SS 0

Activity 3: Can you classify me?

Directions: Classify the following random variables as discrete or continuous.

Random Variables Classification

1. The number of votes for the ABHS HRPTA
President.
2. The height of SHS teacher of AMADOR- Continuous
Bello High School.
3. The number of deaths in the Philippines for Discrete
one year attributed to COVID 19.
4. The number of dropouts in ABHS for a Discrete
period of 5 years.
5. The amount of paint utilized in a classroom Continuous
building project of ABHS.
6. The number of male athletes Discrete

7. Time spent in eating breakfast Continuous

8. The amount of sugar in a cup of milk Continuous

9. The number of siblings you have Discrete

10. The number of positive patience of Covid- Discrete

19 in the Philippines in the month of February

References for learners

Belecina, R.R.; Baccay, E.S,; Mateo, E.B., Statistics and Probability, First Edition, Rx Book Store
Jose S. Malate , Statistics and Probability, Vicarish Publications and Trading, Inc.

9
10
1
1