Probability Questions

Basic Questions with basic answers. Please no sources.. Answer questions on this form.. At least 150 words.

Question 1:

· Discuss the differences between the probability distributions of a discrete random variable and a continuous random variable.  How do you think you use them?  Think about situations  where you might use them - which would be more relevant to you?  (Remember - focus on the DISTRIBUTION and not the Variable).

Question 2:

· What is the normal distribution?  What is the advantage of being able to standardize the normal distribution?

Question 3:

· What is sampling error?  Provide an example.  What is non-sampling error?  Provide an example.  Why is it important to understand these concepts?