A random variable X has probability density function f defined by
f(x)=⎩⎨⎧x2a−x31802≤x≤3,otherwise,
where a is a constant.
(a) Show that a=227.
(3)
(b) Show that E(X)=227ln23−3.
(3)
题目中文翻译
随机变量 X 的概率密度函数 f 定义为
f(x)=⎩⎨⎧x2a−x31802≤x≤3,其他情况,
其中 a 为常数。
(a) 证明 a=227。
(3)
(b) 证明 E(X)=227ln23−3。
(3)
原卷通用作答要求
Answer all questions. You should use a calculator where appropriate.
You must show all necessary working clearly; no marks will be given for unsupported answers from a calculator.
Give non-exact numerical answers correct to 3 significant figures, or 1 decimal place for angles in degrees, unless a different level of accuracy is specified in the question.