3 The probability density function of a continuous random variable is given by cx, 0

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3 The probability density function of a continuous random variable is given by
cx, 0<x<1
(x) = -
1<x<3
4
where c is a constant.
[0, elsewhere
Find
(a) the value of c
(b) the cumulative distribution function F(X)
(0) P(}
<X<2
(d) E(X) and Var(2X – 1)
(e) the median
Transcribed Image Text:3 The probability density function of a continuous random variable is given by cx, 0<x<1 (x) = - 1<x<3 4 where c is a constant. [0, elsewhere Find (a) the value of c (b) the cumulative distribution function F(X) (0) P(} <X<2 (d) E(X) and Var(2X – 1) (e) the median
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