Learning Objectives

  • Compute a simple probability and explain the relationship between probability and relative frequency.
  • Describe four types of relationships between multiple outcomes.
  • Define and compute Bayes’ theorem for conditional outcomes.
  • Construct a probability distribution for a given random variable.
  • Compute the mean and expected value of a probability distribution.
  • Compute the variance and standard deviation of a probability distribution.
  • Compute the mean, variance, and standard deviation of a binomial probability distribution.
  • Construct a probability table and conditional probability table using SPSS.