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joe

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The probability density function f(x) for a uniform random variable X defined over the interval 2, 10 is
 a. 0.20 c. 4
  b. 8 d. None of these choices.

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Suppose f(x) = 1/4 over the range a  x  b, and suppose P(X > 4) = 1/2 . What are the values for a and b?
 a. 0 and 4
  b. 2 and 6
  c. Can be any range of x values whose length (b - a) equals 4.
  d. Cannot answer with the information given.


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enass

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Reply #1 on: Jun 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B


joe

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Reply 2 on: Jun 24, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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