A random variable X has probability density function f given by
f(x)={ax−x300≤x≤2,otherwise,
where a is a constant.
(a) Show that a=2.
(3)
(b) Find the median of X.
(4)
(c) Find the exact value of E(X).
(3)
题目中文翻译
随机变量 X 的概率密度函数 f 为
f(x)={ax−x300≤x≤2,其他情况,
其中 a 为常数。
(a) 证明 a=2。
(3)
(b) 求 X 的中位数。
(4)
(c) 求 E(X) 的精确值。
(3)
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