Suppose that f(x)=1.5x^2 for -1<x<1. Determine the mean and variance of X.

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2022-08-19

Suppose that f(x)=1.5x2 for -1

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Cristofer Briggs

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Let the probability density function f of the random variable X be given as:
f(x)=1.5x2,1<x<1
Calculate:
E(X)=111.5x3dx=0
E(X2)=111.5x4dx=1.5×25=35
Var(X)=350=35
Result:
Mean: 0, Variance: 3/5

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