1 Polyps: Benign growths in the uterine lining (endometrium) can cause a heavy or prolonged period. 2  Ovary dysfunction: Lack of ovulation (anovulation) results in a lack of progesterone, causing heavy periods. 3  Adenomyosis: When glands from the uterine lining embed in uterine muscle, heavy bleeding can occur.
Mean and Variance of Random Variables. The mean of a random variable provides the long-run average of the variable, or the expected average outcome over many observations.
A variable is any characteristics, number, or quantity that can be measured or counted. A variable may also be called a data item. Age, sex, business income and expenses, country of birth, capital expenditure, class grades, eye colour and vehicle type are examples of variables.