Math Problem Statement
A continuous random variable X has probability density function : 3 2 (4 ), 0 4, 0 ( ) 0, otherwise. kx x x k f x Find k and Var(X).
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Probability Theory
Probability Density Function
Variance
Integral Calculus
Formulas
Total probability condition: ∫ f(x) dx = 1
Variance formula: Var(X) = E(X^2) - [E(X)]^2
Expected value: E(X) = ∫ x f(x) dx
Integral of polynomial expressions: ∫ (ax^n) dx = (a/n+1) x^(n+1)
Theorems
Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
Law of Total Probability
Suitable Grade Level
Undergraduate Level - Probability and Statistics
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