Practice Expectation (Mean) - 14.6.1 | 14. Joint Probability Distributions | Mathematics - iii (Differential Calculus) - Vol 3
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Question 1

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What is the expectation E[X] for a discrete random variable X with outcomes 1, 2, and 3 having probabilities 0.2, 0.5, and 0.3 respectively?

💡 Hint: Multiply each outcome by its probability and sum the results.

Question 2

Easy

In a simple game, you can roll a die. What is the expected value of the roll?

💡 Hint: Use the average of the outcomes of a fair die.

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Question 1

What is the formula for expectation E[X] for discrete random variables?

💡 Hint: Think of how averages are calculated.

Question 2

True or False: The expectation of a continuous random variable is obtained by a summation.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember the difference between discrete and continuous cases.

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Question 1

Suppose X and Y are two independent random variables each with a mean of 3. Calculate E[X + 2Y].

💡 Hint: Use the linearity of expectation property.

Question 2

Given the joint pdf f(x,y) = 6xy in the region [0,1] find E[XY].

💡 Hint: Make sure to set up the correct double integral.

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