How To Calculate Range of Values Of A Random Variable (Binomially Distributed)

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The discussion focuses on calculating the range of values for a binomially distributed random variable. The expected value, E(x), is determined by multiplying the number of trials by the probability of success. Variance is calculated using the formula for expected value multiplied by the probability of failure, with any decimal portion discarded. The range of future values is then established as E(x) plus or minus the variance, maintaining a probability of error below 0.5.

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1 Calculate the expected value of variable x (or E(x)) (number of trials * probability of success)
2 Calculate the variance (expected value * probability of a failure)

Take everything to the right of the decimal in the variance off. Then the range of future values is E(x) plus/minus the variance.
 
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The probability of error will always be below .5.
 
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