Random variables
A random variable uses real numerical values to describe a probabilistic event. In our previous work with variables (both in math and programming), we were used to the fact that a variable takes on a certain value. For example, we might have a right-angled triangle in which we are given the variable h for the hypotenuse, and we must figure out the length of the hypotenuse. We also might have the following, in Python:
Both of these variables are equal to one value at a time. In a random variable, we are subject to randomness, which means that our variables’ values are, well, just that – variable! They might take on multiple values depending on the environment.
A random variable still, as shown previously, holds a value. The main distinction between variables as we have seen them and a random variable is the fact that a random variable’s value may change, depending on the situation.
However, if a random variable can have many values...
