The random variable X has probability density function, f, given by
f(x)=⎩⎨⎧x210a<x<b,otherwise,
where a and b are positive constants.
(a) It is given that E(X)=ln2.
Show that b=2a.
(3)
(b) Show that a=21.
(3)
(c) Find the median of X.
(3)
题目中文翻译
随机变量 X 的概率密度函数 f 为
f(x)=⎩⎨⎧x210a<x<b,其他情况,
其中 a 和 b 为正常数。
(a) 已知 E(X)=ln2。
证明 b=2a。
(3)
(b) 证明 a=21。
(3)
(c) 求 X 的中位数。
(3)
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