Let X have a standard beta density with parameters a and ß. a. Verify the formula for E(X) given in the section. b. Compute E(1 – X)™]. If X represents the proportion of a substance consisting of a particular ingredient, what is the expected proportion that does not consist of this ingredient?

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Let X have a standard beta density with parameters a and ß.
a. Verify the formula for E(X) given in the section.
b. Compute E(1 – X)™]. If X represents the proportion of a substance
consisting of a particular ingredient, what is the expected proportion
that does not consist of this ingredient?
Transcribed Image Text:Let X have a standard beta density with parameters a and ß. a. Verify the formula for E(X) given in the section. b. Compute E(1 – X)™]. If X represents the proportion of a substance consisting of a particular ingredient, what is the expected proportion that does not consist of this ingredient?
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