l Chapter 6- learning objectives Distinguish between discrete and continuous random variables Differentiate between the binomial and the Poisson discrete probability distributions and heir applications Construct a probability distribution for a discrete random variable, determine its mean and variance and specify the probability that a discrete random variable will have a given value or value in a given range o 2002 The Wadsworth GroupChapter 6 - Learning Objectives • Distinguish between discrete and continuous random variables. • Differentiate between the binomial and the Poisson discrete probability distributions and their applications. • Construct a probability distribution for a discrete random variable, determine its mean and variance, and specify the probability that a discrete random variable will have a given value or value in a given range. © 2002 The Wadsworth Group