standard_description: Develop a probability distribution for a random variable defined for a sample space in which probabilities are assigned empirically; find the expected value. For example, find a current data distribution on the number of TV sets per household in the United States, and calculate the expected number of sets per household. How many TV sets would you expect to find in 100 randomly selected households?
problem_activity: Problem 1
Estimate the mass of the following objects in grams or kilograms, depending on which is more appropriate. Then measure their actual mass using your tool(s).
a.   Pair of scissors
b.   Thumbtack
c.   Ruler
d.   Textbook
Problem 2
What is the mass of each of the following objects, according to the reading on the scale? For any measurement that isn’t exact, make your best estimate.
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