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Intermediate 10 Hours Article 26.13–26.15

Probability Distributions — Discrete

Binomial and Poisson distributions with engineering applications

✓ Live group sessions (full course duration) ✓ Dedicated doubt-clearing within the batch

Pricing (per student)

10+ students
₹150 / hr
Total: ₹1,500
15+ students
₹125 / hr
Total: ₹1,250
20+ students
₹100 / hr
Total: ₹1,000

Prerequisites

  • Basic probability theory
  • Knowledge of combinatorics

Overview

Introduces discrete probability distributions — Binomial and Poisson — with clear derivations, worked examples, and real-world engineering applications. Students learn when to use each distribution and practise solving exam-style problems.

Topics

HourTopicDetails
1Discrete Random VariablesDefinition and probability mass function (PMF).
2Expected Value & VarianceCalculation and properties for discrete distributions.
3Binomial DistributionDefinition, PMF, mean, variance, and examples.
4Problem-Solving (Binomial)Solving problems (Article 26.13, 26.14).
5Poisson DistributionDefinition, PMF, mean, variance, and examples.
6Problem-Solving (Poisson)Solving problems (Article 26.15).
7Binomial vs. PoissonWhen to use each — comparison with examples.
8Engineering ApplicationsQuality control, queuing theory, and reliability.
9Additional Problem-SolvingMixed practice problems from both distributions.
10Recap & Doubt ClearingRevision and timed Q&A session.

Expected Outcomes

  • Understand discrete random variables and their distributions.
  • Solve Binomial and Poisson distribution problems confidently.
  • Apply discrete distributions to real-world engineering scenarios.