11.1.2.1 - Raw Moments (or Moments about the Origin)
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Practice Questions
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Define a raw moment.
💡 Hint: Think of it as a way to quantify how a random variable behaves.
What is the first raw moment?
💡 Hint: Recall what average means in the context of random variables.
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What is the raw moment of a random variable?
💡 Hint: Focus on the definition of raw moments.
True or False: The first central moment is always equal to the mean.
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between mean and central moments.
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Given a continuous random variable with a known probability density function, derive the first four moments using integrating techniques.
💡 Hint: Think about using integration by parts for higher moments if needed.
Analyze a dataset with statistical software to extract raw moments and compare them to central moments to illustrate their relationships.
💡 Hint: Make sure to observe the formulas linking these moments.
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