Random Variables: Deterministic vs. Random

This lecture introduces the concept of random variables, contrasting them with deterministic variables. It explains how random variables contain data that can vary each time it is accessed, unlike deterministic variables. The lecture delves into the realization of random processes, the event space, and the abstract nature of random variables. It also touches on the scientific method in material science and the importance of repeatability in experiments. The presentation concludes with a recap on standard deviation and how random variables simplify information by providing answers to specific questions.