Lecture

Random variables and their expectations

Description

This lecture introduces the concept of random variables in a finite probability space, exploring examples such as the number of fixed points in a random permutation and the number of triangles in a random graph. It covers the definition of random variables, expectations, linearity of expectation, and the indicator of events, providing insights into computing expectations and their properties.

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Ontological neighbourhood

Mathematics

Probability theory: Topics in probability theory

Statistics

Statistical inference: Mathematical statistics

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