7.2.5 - Common Probability Distributions
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What is the PDF formula for a Uniform Distribution?
💡 Hint: Think about equal probabilities over the interval.
What is an example application of the Exponential Distribution?
💡 Hint: Consider events happening continuously over time.
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What does the PDF of a Uniform Distribution look like?
💡 Hint: Remember, it's all about equal chances across intervals.
The Normal Distribution is symmetric about which parameter?
💡 Hint: Think of the balance point of the distribution.
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A continuous random variable X is uniformly distributed between 10 and 20. Calculate the probability of X being less than 15.
💡 Hint: Remember to set up the uniform PDF formula.
Given that the lifetime of a light bulb follows an Exponential Distribution with λ = 0.01, what is the probability that a bulb lasts more than 100 hours?
💡 Hint: Use the complementary probability concept for Exponential Distribution.
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