Practice Central Moments - 11.1.2.2 | 11. Moments and Moment Generating Functions | Mathematics - iii (Differential Calculus) - Vol 3
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Question 1

Easy

Define raw moment and give its formula.

💡 Hint: Think about the expected value.

Question 2

Easy

What is the first central moment equal to?

💡 Hint: Remember, it measures deviations from the mean.

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Question 1

What does the first raw moment measure?

  • Skewness
  • Mean
  • Variance

💡 Hint: Think about what E[X] represents.

Question 2

True or False: The second central moment equals variance.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the essential definition of variance.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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