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#1 2017-07-15 03:45:37

pavino14
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MCQ on Probability density function ??

The probability density function of a discrete random variable X is given by P(X=x)=a(1/2)^x  ..... Then what is the value of a is..?????

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#2 2017-07-15 19:31:03

Bob
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Re: MCQ on Probability density function ??

hi pavino14

Welcome to the forum.

The area under a pdf has to be 1 in total so you need to work out 'a' when

Are you able to do the integral?

Bob


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#3 2017-07-16 03:03:51

pavino14
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Re: MCQ on Probability density function ??

I'm just learning integral...Thank you admin ..

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