Module: Multiple Random Variables

Learning Outcomes

Multiple Random Variables

• You understand joint, marginal, and conditional PMFs.
• You know how to compute marginal PMFs from conditional PMFs (similar to total probability theorem).
• You understand the concept of conditional expectation.
• You know how to compute expectation from conditional expectation using total expectation theorem.
• You understand the concept of independent random variables.
• You know the properties of expectations and variances of independent random variables.

Readings