The first lesson introduces important concepts in basic probability, including the interpretation of probabilities from counting occurrences to random variables and basic theoretical distributions such as the Binomial and Normal distributions.
By the end of this lesson, you will understand
Approximately 1 hour.
Reading: Read about the basics of Probability which includes a discussion of random variables, computing probabilities, and several important theoretical distributions.
Video: Watch the introduction to Probability video, which will demonstrate basic concepts in probability.
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