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Practice Questions
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Question 1
Easy
What is the definition of a moment generating function?
💡 Hint: Think about how moments relate to expected values.
Question 2
Easy
What does the first derivative of an MGF evaluated at zero represent?
💡 Hint: Consider what the mean describes in a distribution.
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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 main use of a moment generating function?
- To define probabilities
- To summarize moments
- To calculate means only
💡 Hint: Think about the summary aspect of probability distributions.
Question 2
True or False: The second moment of a distribution is always the variance.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Remember the formula for variance.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Given a random variable with MGF M(t) = (1 - 2t)^-3, find the mean and variance.
💡 Hint: Use the properties of the derivatives of MGFs to find moments.
Question 2
Design an MGF for a random variable that has a mean of 5 and variance of 2.
💡 Hint: Consider how you can use the mean and variance to shape the MGF.
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