Explain the difference between joint(nonexclusive) events and disjoint(mutually exclusive) events.

Writing Assignment I MAT181

DUE (Midterm Exam Day)

Chapter 4

1. Explain the meaning of “Event with equally likely outcomes”. (4pts)

2. Explain the difference between joint(nonexclusive) events and disjoint(mutually exclusive) events. (4pts)

3. Explain the difference between P(A) and P(A|B). What does it mean if they are equal in value? What does it mean if they are unequal in value? (4pts)

4. Explain the difference between P(A|B) and P(B|A). Must they be equal in value? (4pts)

5. Explain the difference between Permutation and Combination. (4pts)

Chapter 5

1. Explain what a discrete random variable is. List examples.(4pts)

2. What are the requirements for a discrete probability distribution? (4pts)

3. Explain what binomial probability distribution is.