Consider the function f(x)=1/x, defined on the interval 1≤ x≤ e . . Find µx , the mean of the distribution. This is also called the Expected value. Find the median for this distribution (show all work). Compare to the mean and explain why the relationship would be expected. Work must be shown to earn full credit

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Consider the function
f(x)=1/x, defined on the interval 1≤ x≤ e .

. Find µx , the mean of the distribution. This is also called the Expected value. Find the median for this distribution (show all work). Compare to the mean and explain why the relationship would be expected.

Work must be shown to earn full credit

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