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OpenStudy (anonymous):

f(y) is a random variable, density function f(y)= [1-(y/2)] from the interval of (0,2) and it is 0 elsewhere. find the mean and variance

OpenStudy (perl):

the mean is the integral x * f(x) , or here integral y * f(y)

OpenStudy (perl):

also called the expected value of the random variable

OpenStudy (anonymous):

wow, you're right lol, I completely plank out on this question

OpenStudy (perl):

so integrate from 0 to 2

OpenStudy (perl):

since it is zero elsewhere. notice that the definition is

OpenStudy (perl):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

I got it thanks.

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