Practice Expectation for Continuous Random Variables - 9.1.3 | 9. Expectation (Mean) | Mathematics - iii (Differential Calculus) - Vol 3
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9.1.3 - Expectation for Continuous Random Variables

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is the expectation of a random variable X uniformly distributed between 0 and 10?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Use the formula for uniform distribution.

Question 2

Easy

How does expectation relate to the average value?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the definition of mean.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the expectation E(X) for a continuous variable with pdf f(x)?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the integral definition related to area under a curve.

Question 2

True or False: The expectation of a random variable is always a value that the variable can take.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how averages can sometimes lie outside the original set, like for a uniform distribution.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Consider a continuous random variable X with pdf f(x) = 2x for 0 <= x <= 1. Calculate the expectation E(X) and interpret the result.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Set up the integral carefully and bear in mind the function shape.

Question 2

A stock's price follows a normal distribution with a mean of $50 and standard deviation of $10. Calculate the expected price after 1 year assuming the same conditions hold.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider why the mean value remains constant.

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