11.3.2 - Properties of MGFs
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What is the formula for the moment generating function of a random variable X?
💡 Hint: Think about expectations and exponentials.
True or False: If two random variables are independent, their MGFs can be added.
💡 Hint: Focus on the properties of MGFs.
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What does the moment generating function M_X(t) represent?
💡 Hint: Think about what MGFs do in relation to random variables.
True or False: The first moment can be derived from the first derivative of the MGF.
💡 Hint: Remember how derivatives relate to moments.
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A discrete random variable has an MGF of M_X(t) = (0.5 * e^t + 0.5 * e^2t). Calculate the first two moments using this MGF.
💡 Hint: Differentiate MGF twice, evaluate at t=0.
Given two independent random variables with MGFs M_X(t) = e^(2t) and M_Y(t) = e^(3t), find M_{X+Y}(t).
💡 Hint: Use the property of additivity of MGFs.
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