Question

Students who study statistics in university pursue different engineering degrees. The chances that a student pursues Computer Systems, Mechatronics, and Chemical Engineering are X₁%, X₂%, and X₃%, respectively. Find the probability distribution for the engineering degree pursued by a randomly selected student.

Answer 1

The probability distribution for the engineering degree pursued by a randomly selected student can be calculated using the given probabilities.

Step-by-step explanation:

The probability distribution for the engineering degree pursued by a randomly selected student can be found using the given probabilities for each degree. Let's assume the probabilities for pursuing Computer Systems, Mechatronics, and Chemical Engineering are X₁%, X₂%, and X₃% respectively.

Since the sum of the probabilities must equal 100%, we can set up the following equation: X₁ + X₂ + X₃ = 100.

Assuming X₁ = 20%, X₂ = 30%, and X₃ = 50%, we can calculate the probability distribution:

P(Computer Systems) = X₁% = 20%

P(Mechatronics) = X₂% = 30%

P(Chemical Engineering) = X₃% = 50%