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Mathematics Advanced 11–12 – Year 12 · Random variables · Continuous random variables · Topic: Data & statistics · Year 12

Recognise that the cumulative distribution function, F(x), is non-decreasing for all x in its domain, and graph cumulative distribution functions, given a formula for F(x), with and without graphing applications

Dot point ID advanced-year-12-random-variables/dp-67b35a71 · See it on the NSW Curriculum website ↗

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Outcomes for this focus area (MAV-12-07)

MAV-12-07 solves problems involving discrete probability distributions, continuous random variables and the normal distribution

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Desmos Graphing Calculator
Desmos · Interactive (browser) · Free · Link checked 2026-10-15 · No prep
Use it for: Graph lines, parabolas and exponentials live; find intersections to solve simultaneous equations.
Also tagged to: Examine the gradient of the tangent to the curve y = a^x at …; Use graphing applications to identify the graphs of y = a^x …; Examine the gradient function of y = a^x with graphing appli…; Establish using graphing applications that replacing x by - … and 82 more
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GeoGebra Classic
GeoGebra · Interactive (browser) · Free · Link checked 2026-10-15 · No prep
Use it for: Dynamic geometry and graphing for constructions and proofs.
Also tagged to: Examine the gradient of the tangent to the curve y = a^x at …; Use graphing applications to identify the graphs of y = a^x …; Examine the gradient function of y = a^x with graphing appli…; Establish using graphing applications that replacing x by - … and 84 more