Statistics for Data Science 1 - W8_L3: Random variables - discrete & continuous random variable

Welcome to Week 8 Lecture 3 of the course "Statistics for Data Science - I" by Prof. Andrew Thangaraj. Full Course: https://study.iitm.ac.in/ds/course_pages/BSMA1002.html Video Overview This lecture focuses on understanding the difference between discrete and continuous random variables using simple, relatable examples. Through an apartment complex scenario, we explore how variables such as bedroom counts, floor numbers, apartment sizes, and distances can represent either discrete or continuous values. The lecture explains how to identify each type of random variable, interpret their possible outcomes, and understand their role in probability and data analysis. This session lays the groundwork for studying probability distributions in greater depth. About IIT Madras' online Bachelor of Science programme IIT Madras offers four-year BS programmes that aim to provide quality education to all, irrespective of age, educational background, or location. The BS programme has multiple levels, which provide flexibility to students to exit at any of these levels. Depending on the courses completed and credits earned, the learner can receive a Foundation Certificate from IITM CODE (Centre for Outreach and Digital Education), Diploma(s) from IIT Madras, or BSc/BS Degrees from IIT Madras. For more details, Visit: https://www.iitm.ac.in/academics/study-at-iitm/non-campus-bs-programmes #randomvariable #discretevariable #continuousvariable #statistics #probability #math #dataanalysis #datascience #lecture #tutorial #randomexperiment #samplespace #variabletypes #statisticsforbeginners #mathforbeginners #quantitativemethods #statisticallearning #datascienceeducation