11.1.2.2 - Central Moments
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Define raw moment and give its formula.
💡 Hint: Think about the expected value.
What is the first central moment equal to?
💡 Hint: Remember, it measures deviations from the mean.
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What does the first raw moment measure?
💡 Hint: Think about what E[X] represents.
True or False: The second central moment equals variance.
💡 Hint: Consider the essential definition of variance.
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A certain random variable X has E[X] = 4 and E[X^2] = 20. Calculate the variance using the relationship with raw moments.
💡 Hint: Set up the variance formula carefully and remember the expected values.
Discuss how the moment generating function can be applied in reliability engineering and provide an example.
💡 Hint: Consider relationships between MGFs and lifetime data.
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