Problem 1 Let X be a Poisson random variable with parameter 1 > 0, i.e. Ak P{X = k) = e-¹. k! Show that EX = A. Hint: Use that /k! = e^. -k=0

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Let X be a Poisson random variable with parameter 1 > 0, i.e.
P(X = k) =
xk
k!
Show that EX = A. Hint: Use that Σ/k! = e^.
-k=0
Transcribed Image Text:Problem 1 Let X be a Poisson random variable with parameter 1 > 0, i.e. P(X = k) = xk k! Show that EX = A. Hint: Use that Σ/k! = e^. -k=0
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