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Common Probability Distributions

CFA® Exam Level 1

This course introduces some of the discrete and continuous probability distributions most commonly used to describe the behavior of random variables.

Course Content

What is a Probability Distribution
Discrete Vs. Continuous Random Variable
Cumulative Distribution Function
Discrete Uniform Random Variable
Bernoulli and Binomial Distribution
Stock Price Movement Using a Binomial Tree
Tracking Error and Tracking Risk
Continuous Uniform Distribution
Normal Distribution
Univariate Vs. Multivariate Distribution
Confidence Intervals for a Normal Distribution
Standard Normal Distribution
Calculating Probabilities Using Standard Normal Distribution
Shortfall Risk
Safety-first Ratio
Lognormal Distribution and Stock Prices
Discretely Compounded Rate of Return
Continuously Compounded Rate of Return
Option Pricing Using Monte Carlo Simulation
Historical Simulation Vs Monte Carlo Simulation

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What is a Probability Distribution
Discrete Vs. Continuous Random Variable
Cumulative Distribution Function
Discrete Uniform Random Variable
Bernoulli and Binomial Distribution
Stock Price Movement Using a Binomial Tree
Tracking Error and Tracking Risk
Continuous Uniform Distribution
Normal Distribution
Univariate Vs. Multivariate Distribution
Confidence Intervals for a Normal Distribution
Standard Normal Distribution
Calculating Probabilities Using Standard Normal Distribution
Shortfall Risk
Safety-first Ratio
Lognormal Distribution and Stock Prices
Discretely Compounded Rate of Return
Continuously Compounded Rate of Return
Option Pricing Using Monte Carlo Simulation
Historical Simulation Vs Monte Carlo Simulation

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