Chapter 10. Probability and Probability Distributions

CHAPTER OUTLINE

10.1 Introduction to Probability

10.2 Some Rules of Probability

10.3 Probability Distributions

10.4 Binomial Distribution

10.5 Poisson Distribution

10.6 Normal Distribution

10.7 Probability Plots

Appendix 10.1 Using Minitab for Probability Distributions and Plots

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After reading this chapter, you will be able to:

  • Understand basic probability concepts

  • Understand the basic properties of a probability distribution

  • Be able to compute the mean and standard deviation of a probability distribution

  • Understand when to use the binomial, Poisson, and normal distributions and how to compute probabilities using these distributions

  • Use a normal probability plot to evaluate whether a set ...

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